Gastrointestinal bleeding

Pediatr Rev. 2014 Jun;35(6):243-53; quiz 254. doi: 10.1542/pir.35-6-243.

Abstract

• On the basis of strong research evidence, children with severe upper gastrointestinal tract bleeding should be treated with intravenous proton pump inhibitors. • On the basis of some research evidence and consensus, children with severe gastrointestinal bleeding should be evaluated by endoscopy. • On the basis of some research evidence and consensus, children in whom endoscopy has not been able to confirm a bleeding source should be considered for capsule endoscopy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Argon Plasma Coagulation
  • Child
  • Colonoscopy
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Endoscopy, Digestive System
  • Enterocolitis / diagnosis
  • Enterocolitis / therapy
  • Enterocolitis, Necrotizing / diagnosis
  • Enterocolitis, Necrotizing / therapy
  • Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / etiology*
  • Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / therapy
  • Hirschsprung Disease / diagnosis
  • Hirschsprung Disease / therapy
  • Humans
  • Male