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Obscure gastrointestinal bleeding

Sangramento gastrointestinal obscuro

Category

Definition

Obscure gastrointestinal bleeding (OGIB) is defined as gastrointestinal bleeding with no source identified at upper and lower endoscopy. Despite a thorough endoscopic examination, the origin of the blood loss remains unexplained and observed for further bleeding.

Index Terms

Obscure gastrointestinal bleedingOGIB - [obscure gastrointestinal bleeding]