title: Gastrointestinal bleeding in children.
abstract: This article reviews the differential diagnosis, diagnostic approach, and selected therapeutic interventions employed in children with gastrointestinal bleeding. The focus of this article is on the presenting features of various bleeding lesions and an organized and efficient use of diagnostic and therapeutic modalities.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Hartford.
authors.forename: W R
authors.initials: WR
authors.lastname: Treem
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging; D016145:Endoscopy, Digestive System; D006471:Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D015911:Sclerotherapy