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Lower GI Bleed - Management Algorithm

Suspected lower GI bleeding (LGIB):
 • Hematochezia 
 • Melena +
Bleed - Management Algorithm ... Suspected lower GI bleeding ... Melena + right colon ... Polypectomy, Colorectal cancer ... upper GI bleed) vs Stable
Hamartomatous Polyposis Syndromes - Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome (PJS), Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome (JPS), Cowden Syndrome (CS), Cronkhite-Canada (CC),
Criteria: >5 Juvenile colon ... polyps outside the colon ... gene mutation - Colon ... 95%, throughout colon ... → Likely risk of
Occult and Lower Gastronintestinal Bleed - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Occult (Stool + Occult blood and/or iron deficiency
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Angiodysplasia (colon ... • Occult UGI bleeding ... asymptomatic IBD Overt Bleeding ... Patient • RULE OUT BRISK
Bleeding Risk for Various Invasive/Surgical Procedures
Low Risk:
 • Dental extractions (1 or 2 teeth), endodontic (root
Bleeding Risk for ... hernia repair, colon ... prostatectomy, bladder ... • Extensive cancer ... Perioperative #Procedures #Table