Abstract
Within 21 years, 18 patients with acute small bowel hemorrhage were treated. Our results of pre- and intraoperative diagnostic procedures are reviewed critically. Based on bleeding activity and patient age, a decision tree for efficient diagnosis and therapy is proposed.
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Aged
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Aged, 80 and over
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Angiography
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Child
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Clinical Protocols
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Female
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Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / etiology*
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Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / surgery
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Humans
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Intestinal Diseases / complications*
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Intestinal Diseases / diagnosis
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Intestinal Diseases / surgery
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Intestinal Neoplasms / complications
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Intestinal Neoplasms / diagnosis
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Male
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Middle Aged