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Could a gi bleed be detected with an ultrasound scan?
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No: The source for GI bleeding can be detected with endoscopy( fiberoptic scope in the bowel) , ct angiography, standard angiography or a nuclear medicine bleeding scan. Ultrasound is not good for evaluation of bowel as the air in the bowel causes shadowing on the ultrasound preventing you from "seeing" it.
Answered 6/10/2014
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