Inflammatory Fibroid Polyp – a Rare Cause of Significant Gastric Bleeding
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87 Summary Bleeding, including gastrointestinal bleeding, is one of the most frequently encountered problems in surgical practice. The spectrum of causes comprises also an uncommon gastrointestinal pathology – inflammatory fibroid polyp. In order to diagnose the disease correctly and to choose the appropriate treatment, greater awareness of this rare entity is necessary.
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