A GI (Gastrointestinal) Bleeding Study is a nuclear medicine imaging test used to detect and locate the source of bleeding within the gastrointestinal tract. This test is particularly useful for identifying active bleeding that might be difficult to detect with other imaging modalities or endoscopy.
Treatment/Procedure: GI Bleed Study
Areas of Expertise for GI Bleed Study
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Nuclear Medicine (Part of Radiology)
Nuclear medicine is a specialized area of medical imaging that uses small amounts of radioactive materials to diagnose and and treat various diseases.