Editorial
Recombinant Factor VIIa for Severe Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage Associated with Crohn Disease
Abstract
Crohn disease (CD) may be responsible for life-threatening gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding, and the management of severe GI bleeding in CD is a therapeutic challenge.This content is limited to qualifying members.
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