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KMID : 1188320110050020234
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Gut and Liver
2011 Volume.5 No. 2 p.234 ~ p.237
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Massive Lower Gastrointestinal Bleeding from the Appendix
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Chung Kyu-Sung
Gao Jian Peng
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Abstract
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Massive rectal bleeding from the appendix, considered a rare case of lower gastrointestinal bleeding, is not easily recognized by various diagnostic modalities. A multidisciplinary approach for both a diagnosis and a differential diagnosis is important because the identifi cation of the bleeding site is crucial to proceed to a proper intervention and there are various causes of appendiceal bleeding. Because early colonoscopy plays an important role in the diagnosis and management of lower gastrointestinal hemorrhage, we report a case of a life threatening massive rectal bleeding from the appendix diagnosed by colonoscopy. We also present a review of the literature.
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KEYWORD
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Appendiceal bleeding, Acute appendicitis, Colonoscopy
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