| Theme | Obscure gastrointestinal bleeding (OGIB) | |
|---|---|---|
| Title | Diagnostic algorithm of small bowel bleeding based on age of onset and comorbidity | |
| Publish Date | 2019/08 | |
| Author | Naoki Ohmiya | Department of Gastroenterology, Fujita Health University School of Medicine, |
| [ Summary ] | The advent of capsule endoscopy and balloon-assisted enteroscopy has been a breakthrough of diagnostics and therapeutics deep within the small bowel. These modalities enable correct diagnosis of small bowel hemorrhagic diseases and adequate treatment. We herein described the diagnostic algorithm of small bowel bleeding. | |