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The Clinician's Guide to Suspected Small Bowel Bleeding.

Jean R Kuo1, Shabana F Pasha, Jonathan A Leighton

  • 1Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic Arizona, Scottsdale, AZ, USA.

The American Journal of Gastroenterology
|February 13, 2019
PubMed
Summary

Small bowel bleeding, a common cause of gastrointestinal bleeding, is now more frequently diagnosed. Advanced imaging and endoscopic tools improve the detection of small intestine bleeding sources.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Digestive Diseases
  • Medical Diagnostics

Background:

  • Small bowel bleeding represents 5-10% of all gastrointestinal bleeding cases.
  • Historically, a significant portion of these cases were classified as obscure gastrointestinal bleeding due to diagnostic challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a practical review for clinicians on evaluating and managing small bowel bleeding.
  • To highlight advancements in diagnostic capabilities for small intestine bleeding.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current diagnostic modalities for small bowel bleeding.
  • Discussion of management strategies for identified small bowel bleeding sources.
  • Focus on the clinical application of new technologies.

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Main Results:

  • The advent of capsule endoscopy, device-assisted enteroscopy, and multiphase CT scanning has significantly improved the diagnostic yield for small bowel bleeding.
  • These technologies allow for the identification of bleeding sources in many previously obscure cases.
  • Improved diagnostic capabilities facilitate more targeted management.

Conclusions:

  • Clinicians can now more effectively diagnose and manage small bowel bleeding thanks to technological advancements.
  • The review offers practical guidance for integrating these tools into clinical practice.
  • Enhanced diagnostic accuracy leads to better patient outcomes for gastrointestinal bleeding.