Massive Lower Gastrointestinal Bleeding from the Appendix
Gut and Liver
;
: 234-237, 2011.
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in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-118220
ABSTRACT
Massive rectal bleeding from the appendix, considered a rare case of lower gastrointestinal bleeding, is not easily recognized by various diagnostic modalities. A multidisciplinary approach for both a diagnosis and a differential diagnosis is important because the identification of the bleeding site is crucial to proceed to a proper intervention and there are various causes of appendiceal bleeding. Because early colonoscopy plays an important role in the diagnosis and management of lower gastrointestinal hemorrhage, we report a case of a life threatening massive rectal bleeding from the appendix diagnosed by colonoscopy. We also present a review of the literature.
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Main subject:
Appendix
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Colonoscopy
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Hemorrhage
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Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
Language:
English
Journal:
Gut and Liver
Year:
2011
Type:
Article
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