Open AccessEvaluation of gastrointestinal bleeding: Update of current radiologic strategies
Author(s) -
Parth J. Parekh
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
world journal of gastrointestinal pharmacology and therapeutics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2150-5349
DOI - 10.4292/wjgpt.v5.i4.200
Subject(s) - medicine , gastrointestinal bleeding , colonoscopy , presentation (obstetrics) , radiology , population , intensive care medicine , colorectal cancer , cancer , environmental health
Gastrointestinal bleeding (GIB) is a common presentation with significant associated morbidity and mortality, the prevalence of which continues to rise with the ever-increasing aging population. Initial evaluation includes an esophagoduodeonscopy and/or colonoscopy, which may fail to reveal a source. Such cases prove to be a dilemma and require collaboration between gastroenterology and radiology in deciding the most appropriate approach. Recently, there have been a number of radiologic advances in the approach to GIB. The purpose of this review is to provide an evidence-based update on the most current radiologic modalities available and an algorithmic approach to GIB.