Main description:

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.

Contents:

I Introduction

An Introduction to the Clinical Approach and Management of Occult Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Non-Invasive Office Screening Methods
Endoscopic Detection
Radiologic Detection
II Localization
Esophagus
Etiologies of Occult Gastroduodenum Bleeding
Occult Small Bowel Bleeding
Occult Lower GI Bleeding
Occult GI Bleeding: The Biliary-Pancreatic System
III Treatment modalities
Bipolar and Monopolar Cautery, Clips, Bands, Spray, Injections, Embolization, and Minimally Invasive Surgery
IV- Special Populations
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