Octreotide Treatment of Massive Hemorrhage due to Cytomegalovirus Colitis
Cytomegalovirus (CMV)-associated colitis can result in abdominal pain, diarrhea, significant blood loss and perforation. The standard therapy for CMV colitis includes supportive measures and antiviral medications. Severe hemorrhage due to CMV colitis often necessitates surgical resection. We present...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wiley
2003-01-01
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| Series: | Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2003/915731 |
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