This book provides a concise, state-of-the-art overview of occult GI bleeding. The text reviews the epidemiology, screening and detection methods for localization, and prominent treatment strategies for occult GI bleeding. It also features a dedicated section on special patient populations including children, premenopausal women, older adults, and patients with other predisposing, and complicating medical conditions. This volume is supplemented with numerous color illustrations, photographs, and table, and is one of the few dedicated resources on occult GI bleeding.

Written by experts in the field, Management of Occult GI Bleeding: A Clinical Guide is a valuable resource for clinicians, practitioners, and students who are involved in the treatment of patients with occult GI bleeding.

Autorentext

Micheal Tadros MD, MPH, FACG

Associate Professor of Medicine

Albany Medical College

Department of Medicine

Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology.

Department of Medical Education Gastroenterology and hepatology Theme Leader

Albany Medical College

Schenectady, NY 

USA

George Y. Wu, MD, PhD (FAGA, FAASLD)

Emeritus Professor of Medicine

Chief, Section of Hepatology

Herman Lopata Chair in Hepatitis Research

University of Connecticut Health Center

Farmington, CT

USA

Inhalt
I Introduction

1. An Introduction to the Clinical Approach and Management of Occult Gastrointestinal Bleeding
2. Non-Invasive Office Screening Methods
3. Endoscopic Detection
4. Radiologic Detection
5. II Localization
6. Esophagus
7. Etiologies of Occult Gastroduodenum Bleeding
8. Occult Small Bowel Bleeding
9. Occult Lower GI Bleeding
10. Occult GI Bleeding: The Biliary-Pancreatic System                                                   
11. III Treatment modalities
12. Bipolar and Monopolar Cautery, Clips, Bands, Spray, Injections, Embolization, and Minimally Invasive Surgery                                                                                        
13. IV- Special Populations
14. Pediatrics
15. Premenopausal Women
16. Occult GI Bleeding: Considerations in Older Adults
17. Gastrointestinal Bleeding in Native Cardiovascular Disease and Implantable Cardiac Devices
18. NSAIDs/Anticoagulation
19. Genetic Causes of Occult Gastrointestinal Bleeding