Is a bleeding scan prior to single-balloon enteroscopy necessary in patients with obscure gastrointestinal bleeding?

ConclusionIn our study, bleeding scans in patients with OGIB revealed poor localization of the bleeder and delay in performing SBE. Thus, a bleeding scan prior to SBE showed a limited role for patients with OGIB.
Source: Journal of the Formosan Medical Association - Category: General Medicine Source Type: research