The case for computed tomographic angiography for initial management of lower gastrointestinal hemorrhage.

We present a case in which computed tomographic angiography was invaluable in the detection and subsequent empirical transarterial embolization of a lower gastrointestinal hemorrhage and offer evidence as to why it should be a first-line tool in the management of these patients.
PMID: 28670085 [PubMed - in process]

Source: Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings - July 1, 2017 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Gupton T, Cura M Tags: Proc (Bayl Univ Med Cent) Source Type: research