Endoscopic Evaluation and Management of Gastrointestinal Bleeding in Patients with Ventricular Assist Devices
The optimal diagnostic approach and yield for gastrointestinal bleeding (GIB) in patients with ventricular assist devices (VAD) are unknown. We explored the etiology of bleeding and yield of upper and lower endoscopy, balloon-assisted enteroscopy, and video capsule endoscopy in the evaluation of GIB...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2012-01-01
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| Series: | Gastroenterology Research and Practice |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/630483 |