Angiodysplasia
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Angiodysplasia Outlook
What to expect with angiodysplasia:
Episodes of
gastrointestinal bleeding
from angiodysplasia usually resolve quickly, without treatment.
Dangerous blood loss is very uncommon.
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Angiodysplasia Complications
Related Topics:
Gastrointestinal bleeding
Lower gastrointestinal bleeding
Rectal bleeding
Senior health
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Last Updated: Feb 25, 2008
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Angiodysplasia References:
Gordon FH, Watkinson A, Hodgson H. Vascular malformations of the gastrointestinal tract. Best Pract Res Clin Gastroenterol. 2001 Feb;15(1):41-58.
Hodgson H. Hormonal therapy for gastrointestinal angiodysplasia. Lancet. 2002 May 11;359(9318):1630-1.
Lingenfelser T, Ell C. Gastrointestinal bleeding in the elderly. Best Pract Res Clin Gastroenterol. 2001 Dec;15(6):963-82.
