Abstract

Gastrointestinal bleeding in children is a potentially life threatening medical emergency requiring an appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic approach.The causes of hemorrhage are numerous and varies with age.The clinical presentation of gastrointestinal bleeding in children ranges from asymptomatic microcytic anemia to hypovolemic shock.Therefore, the primary focus in a child with gastrointestinal bleeding is rapid assessment, stabilization, and resuscitation followed by a diagnostic modalities. Key words: Gastrointestinal bleeding; Children; Etiology; Emergency treatment,

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