Gastrointestinal bleeding in children: diagnostic approach

• Main Authors: Marisa Piccirillo (Author), Valentina Pucinischi (Author), Maurizio Mennini (Author), Caterina Strisciuglio (Author), Elsa Iannicelli (Author), Maria Agostina Giallorenzi (Author), Silvia Furio (Author), Alessandro Ferretti (Author), Pasquale Parisi (Author), Giovanni Di Nardo (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Different conditions may underlie gastrointestinal bleeding (GIB) in children. The estimated prevalence of GIB in children is 6.4%, with spontaneous resolution in approximately 80% of cases. Nonetheless, the initial approach plays a pivotal role in determining the prognosis. The priority is...