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World J Gastroenterol. Dec 14, 2014; 20(46): 17330-17344
Published online Dec 14, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i46.17330
Table 3 Obscure gastrointestinal bleeding: Reported risk factors for rebleeding
Hemoglobin level of less than 8 g/dL
Age over 70 yr
Presence of a significant lesion at SBVCE
Presence of angiectasis
Duration of OGIB for more than 3 mo
Continuation of anticoagulation