Melena
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Last Updated: Mar 26, 2009
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Melena References:
Imdahl A. Genesis and pathophysiology of lower gastrointestinal bleeding. Langenbecks Arch Surg. 2001 Feb;386(1):1-7.
Palmer K. Management of haematemesis and melaena. Postgrad Med J. 2004 Jul;80(945):399-404.
