| Literature DB >> 20861799 |
Geoffrey Michael Currie1, Hosen Kiat, Janelle M Wheat.
Abstract
This review examines the role and limitations of scintigraphic evaluation in acute lower gastrointestinal hemorrhage. A detailed discussion of methods for improving diagnostic outcomes is provided. Techniques and recommendations are offered for optimization of red blood cell scintigraphy for earlier detection and more accurate localization of acute lower gastrointestinal hemorrhage.Entities:
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Year: 2011 PMID: 20861799 DOI: 10.1097/MCG.0b013e3181f39d46
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Clin Gastroenterol ISSN: 0192-0790 Impact factor: 3.062