Computed Tomography-Guided Diagnosis of Massive Cystojejunal Bleeding
Acute gastrointestinal bleeding is a serious emergency condition which, without prompt and accurate diagnosis, can lead to severe hemorrhagic shock and death. The initial diagnosis relies on a clinical assessment of the bleeding site. If symptoms such as hematemesis and melena are present, an esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) is typically the first diagnostic procedure. In cases of massive rectal bleeding, a computed tomography scan with angiography (CTA) is often used to identify the source and cause of the bleeding. Multiphasic CTA is the definitive first-line diagnostic standard, enabling prompt diagnosis and crucial pre-procedural planning for endovascular management in massive cystojejunal bleeding.
Authors
- Ksenija Mijović (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0689-5947)
- Bojana Mišković (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6585-6227)
- Jelica Vukmirović (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-4528-0442)
- Dragan Vasin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8005-046X)
- Danijela Sekulic
- Aleksandra Pavić (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-2634-3121)
- Goran Vuković
- Tijana Tomić (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2111-8687)
- Aleksandar D. Pavlovic (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-1025-5468)
- Miona Jevtovic (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9767-7485)
Institutions
- University of Belgrade (RS)
- Center for Health, Exercise and Sport Sciences (RS)
- Centar za Promociju Nauke (RS)
- Univerzitetski Klinički Centar Srbije (RS)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Diagnostics
- Published
- 2026-09-29
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3390/diagnostics16193168
- Primary Topic
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding Diagnosis and Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00