Chronic diarrhea other imaging findings
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Omodamola Aje B.Sc, M.D. [2]
Overview
Other imaging findings
Sigmoidoscopy
An endoscopic evaluation should be considered if there are persistent symptoms, inconclusive diagnosis, or failure to respond to therapy. Guidelines for the role of endoscopy in the management of patients with diarrhea have been published by the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.[1]
References
- ↑ ASGE Standards of Practice Committee. Shen B, Khan K, Ikenberry SO, Anderson MA, Banerjee S; et al. (2010). "The role of endoscopy in the management of patients with diarrhea". Gastrointest Endosc. 71 (6): 887–92. doi:10.1016/j.gie.2009.11.025. PMID 20346452.