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Intraoperative Endoscopy for Recurrent Gastrointestinal Bleeding

Authors: RICHARD W. SCHWARTZ MD, PATRICK F. HAGIHARA MD, WARD O. GRIFFEN JR ., MD, PhD

Abstract

ABSTRACT:We report a case series of patients with significant recurrent gastrointestinal bleeding. All forms of nonoperative investigation, diagnostic celiotomy, and even resection of portions of the gastrointestinal tract were used unsuccessfully to find the lesions. Using a modification of Bowdens technique of intraoperative endoscopy with transillumination, the nonpalpable lesions were identified and treated successfully.

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