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Lower Gastrointestinal Bleeding & Intussusception

Benjamin E Padilla1, Willieford Moses2

  • 1Division of Pediatric Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, 550 16th Street, 5th Floor, Box 0570, San Francisco, CA 94158-2549, USA.

The Surgical Clinics of North America
|November 30, 2016
PubMed

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Lower gastrointestinal bleeding (LGIB) in children needs prompt evaluation due to diverse causes. This review details diagnosing and managing pediatric LGIB, emphasizing intussusception.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Gastroenterology
  • Clinical Medicine
  • Medical Diagnostics

Background:

  • Lower gastrointestinal bleeding (LGIB) is uncommon in children but necessitates urgent assessment.
  • Causes of pediatric LGIB range from benign to critical conditions.
  • Age significantly influences the differential diagnosis of LGIB in pediatric patients.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the differential diagnosis of lower gastrointestinal bleeding in children.
  • To outline the management strategies for pediatric LGIB.
  • To highlight the diagnosis and management of intussusception as a common cause of LGIB.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review focusing on pediatric lower gastrointestinal bleeding.
  • Analysis of diagnostic approaches for LGIB in pediatric populations.
  • Synthesis of management guidelines for pediatric LGIB, with emphasis on intussusception.

Main Results:

  • LGIB causes in children are age-dependent.
  • Intussusception is a frequent cause of LGIB in the pediatric population.
  • Timely diagnosis and management are crucial for favorable outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • Effective management of pediatric LGIB requires understanding age-specific etiologies.
  • Intussusception diagnosis and treatment are critical components in managing pediatric LGIB.
  • A comprehensive approach is essential for addressing the spectrum of LGIB causes in children.

Keywords:
Gastrointestinal bleedingHydrostatic reductionIntussusceptionPediatricPneumatic reduction

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