Approach to the Patient With Hematochezia

Thomas G. Cotter; Niamh S. Buckley; Conor G. Loftus

doi:10.1016/j.mayocp.2016.12.021

Approach to the Patient With Hematochezia

Thomas G. Cotter, Niamh S. Buckley, Conor G. Loftus

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Abstract

The evaluation of the patient with hematochezia can be complex because of the broad differential diagnosis and the number of management strategies available. In this article, a simplified approach to the history and physical examination is presented, with management illustrated in a case-oriented manner.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	797-804
Number of pages	8
Journal	Mayo Clinic Proceedings
Volume	92
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mayocp.2016.12.021
State	Published - May 2017
Externally published	Yes

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