Indications and Relative Utility of Lower Endoscopy in the Management of Clostridium difficile Infection

Indications and Relative Utility of Lower Endoscopy in the Management of Clostridium difficile Infection

Background. Diagnosis and management of Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) rely upon clinical assessments and diagnostic studies. Among diagnostic tests, lower gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy in the setting of CDI remains controversial. Objective. To describe the role of lower endoscopy in CDI...

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Main Authors: Nora E. Burkart, Mary R. Kwaan, Christopher Shepela, Robert D. Madoff, Yan Wang, David A. Rothenberger, Genevieve B. Melton
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2011-01-01
Series:Gastroenterology Research and Practice
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2011/626582

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