Endoscopic management of gastrointestinal bleeding in pediatrics

Gastrointestinal bleeding in the pediatric population is a rare but serious event. The pediatric gastroenterologist must have an understanding on the need to perform an endoscopy as well as the proper timing of the procedure. It is important for the endoscopist to have an understanding of the different modalities for endoscopic therapy, but it is just as important to know when therapy is not indicated. Endoscopic treatment modalities are divided into injection, mechanical, and thermal therapies. This article discusses common treatments and therapies with a pediatric perspective to equipment and management.