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Hematochezia CT
Introduction
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Overview
Overview
CT
CT
- CT scan can be used to differentiate between intestinal ischemia and intramural hemorrhage.
- When a routine workup fails to determine the cause of active gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding, Helical CT scanning of the abdomen and pelvis can be used.
Reference
Reference
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