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ReviewAbdominal radiology (New York)2026

A primer on the imaging approach to acute gastrointestinal bleeding.

Irfan Amir Kazi, Nanda Deepa Thimmappa, M Azfar Siddiqui, Sadia Sajid, Emre Demirci, Mohamed Elbanan, Ghassan Hammoud, Ryan Davis, Bareen Waseem Kabir, Aziz Ali Iqbal and 1 more

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Review in Abdominal radiology (New York), 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Irfan Amir KaziUniversity of Missouri-Columbia, Columbia, Missouri, USA. f.kaziamirirfan@health.missouri.edu.
Nanda Deepa ThimmappaUniversity of Missouri-Columbia, Columbia, Missouri, USA.
M Azfar SiddiquiUniversity of Missouri-Columbia, Columbia, Missouri, USA.
Sadia SajidUniversity of Missouri-Columbia, Columbia, Missouri, USA.
Emre DemirciUniversity of Missouri-Columbia, Columbia, Missouri, USA.
Mohamed ElbananUniversity of Missouri-Columbia, Columbia, Missouri, USA.
Ghassan HammoudUniversity of Missouri-Columbia, Columbia, Missouri, USA.
Ryan DavisUniversity of Missouri-Columbia, Columbia, Missouri, USA.
Bareen Waseem KabirUniversity of Missouri-Columbia, Columbia, Missouri, USA.
Aziz Ali IqbalAsian Institute of Gastroenterology, Hyderabad, India.
Ayesha NasrullahUniversity of Missouri-Columbia, Columbia, Missouri, USA.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Acute gastrointestinal bleeding (GIB) is a common cause of emergency department presentation, with outcomes ranging from self-limited bleeding to potentially life-threatening hemorrhage. Based on location, acute GIB can be broadly categorized as upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB), lower gastrointestinal bleeding (LGIB), or small-bowel bleeding (SBB). Understanding the clinical presentation and laboratory findings can help determine the appropriate next step in diagnostic evaluation and management. Imaging and endoscopy form the mainstay of evaluation and treatment. Multiphasic CT angiography (CTA), technetium-99 m-labeled red blood cell (RBC) scintigraphy, and catheter angiography are key imaging modalities in the workup of acute GIB. Recognition of common causes, appropriate modality selection, protocol optimization, and awareness of key interpretive pearls and pitfalls are essential for accurate radiologic interpretation and reporting, ultimately improving patient outcomes.

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Acute gastrointestinal bleedingCatheter angiographyCT angiography (CTA)Lower gastrointestinal bleedingTc-99m–labeled red blood cell scintigraphyUpper gastrointestinal bleeding

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