Terminology/Definitions Approach to Bright Red Blood Per Rectum (BRBPR) TermFeaturesHematocheziaMost commonly maroon or bright red blood per rectum (BRBPR)Can be due to small bowel bleeding or massive upper GI bleedingBlood from left side of colon usually bright redBlood from right side of colon usually dark or maroon colorMinimal BRBPRSmall amount of intermittent bright red bloodUsually suggest lesion near anal canalCan present as blood on toilet paper or few drops of blood in toilet after defecation (Next Lesson) Differential diagnosis of minimal BRBPR Back to Approach to Bright Red Blood Per Rectum (BRBPR) No Comments Comments are closed.
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