Endoscopy · 2003 · 44 citations · 1 references
MedicineCardiologyHematologyCardiothoracic SurgeryGastroenterologyPulmonologyAnemiaAnticoagulant ManagementAnticoagulant TherapyAnticoagulation ManagementAnticoagulation TherapyGastrointestinal EndoscopyAnticoagulation For Prosthetic ValvesAnticoagulation-related HemorrhageCapsule EndoscopyEmergency Upper Gastrointestinal EndoscopyLower Gastrointestinal EndoscopySystemic AnticoagulationTherapeutic Anticoagulation
A 64-year-old patient was referred to our hospital for further evaluation of anemia. Due to recent mechanical mitral valve replacement, the patient was receiving phenprocoumon for effective anticoagulation. He presented in a markedly impaired clinical condition (174 cm, 47 kg). Since previous upper gastrointestinal endoscopy and colonoscopy had not revealed any bleeding source, wireless small bowel capsule endoscopy was performed.
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