Gastro intestinal tract bleeding in pediatrics. Diagnosis and treatment

Abstract

Acute gastrointestinal bleeding in children is an alarming situation for parents and physicians. Its etiology is age related. This review suggests a diagnostic and therapeutic approach according to the age of the patient, the bleeding site, the presence of hemodynamic compromise, and clinical signs, thus, encouraging an early thera- peutic intervention.

Keywords

• Sangrado de tubo digestivo bajo
• hemorragia variceal
• sangrado digestivo oculto