Approach to bloody stools in adults
Sack, J.L.; Brock, C.D.
Le Journal Medical Libanais. Lebanese Medical Journal 49(5): 288-291
2001
ISSN/ISBN: 0023-9852 PMID: 12243424 Document Number: 536012
The mortality from LIB is less than 5%. The bleeding in the majority of patients with LIB resolves spontaneously and usually leaves no lasting sequelae. Early colonoscopy may shorten the length and cost of hospitalization.
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