This book provides a concise, state-of-the-art overview of occult GI bleeding. The text reviews the epidemiology, screening and detection methods for localization, and prominent treatment strategies for occult GI bleeding. It also features a dedicated section on special patient populations including children, premenopausal women, older adults, and patients with other predisposing, and complicating medical conditions. This volume is supplemented with numerous color illustrations, photographs, and table, and is one of the few dedicated resources on occult GI bleeding.
Written by experts in the field, Management of Occult GI Bleeding: A Clinical Guide is a valuable resource for clinicians, practitioners, and students who are involved in the treatment of patients with occult GI bleeding.
Edited by:
Micheal Tadros,
George Y. Wu
Imprint: Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Country of Publication: Switzerland
Edition: 1st ed. 2021
Dimensions:
Height: 235mm,
Width: 155mm,
Weight: 468g
ISBN: 9783030714703
ISBN 10: 3030714705
Series: Clinical Gastroenterology
Pages: 285
Publication Date: 21 May 2022
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
,
Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
An Introduction to the Clinical Approach and Management of Occult Gastrointestinal Bleeding.- Non-Invasive Office Screening Methods.- Endoscopic Detection.- Radiologic Detection.- Esophagus.- Etiologies of Occult Gastroduodenum Bleeding.- Occult Small Bowel Bleeding.- Occult Lower GI Bleeding.- Occult GI Bleeding: The Biliary-Pancreatic System.- Bipolar and Monopolar Cautery, Clips, Bands, Spray, Injections, Embolization, and Minimally Invasive Surgery.- Pediatrics.- Premenopausal Women.- Occult GI Bleeding: Considerations in Older Adults.- Gastrointestinal Bleeding in Native Cardiovascular Disease and Implantable Cardiac Devices.- NSAIDs/Anticoagulation.- Genetic Causes of Occult Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Micheal Tadros MD, MPH, FACG Associate Professor of Medicine Albany Medical College Department of Medicine Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology. Department of Medical Education Gastroenterology and hepatology Theme Leader Albany Medical College Schenectady, NY USA George Y. Wu, MD, PhD (FAGA, FAASLD) Emeritus Professor of Medicine Chief, Section of Hepatology Herman Lopata Chair in Hepatitis Research University of Connecticut Health Center Farmington, CT USA
