Gastrointestinal bleeding in children: diagnostic approach

Abstract Different conditions may underlie gastrointestinal bleeding (GIB) in children. The estimated prevalence of GIB in children is 6.4%, with spontaneous resolution in approximately 80% of cases. Nonetheless, the initial approach plays a pivotal role in determining the prognosis. The priority is...

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Published in:Italian Journal of Pediatrics
Main Authors: Marisa Piccirillo, Valentina Pucinischi, Maurizio Mennini, Caterina Strisciuglio, Elsa Iannicelli, Maria Agostina Giallorenzi, Silvia Furio, Alessandro Ferretti, Pasquale Parisi, Giovanni Di Nardo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-01-01
Subjects:
Gastrointestinal bleeding
Pediatric
Hematemesis
Hematochezia
Melena
Endoscopy
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13052-024-01592-2

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13052-024-01592-2

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