Accuracy of Melena Identification on Physical Exam in Post Graduate Training – Implications of Level of Training, Medical Specialty, Rectal Exam Concordance and Appropriateness of Therapy

Authors

Richard M. Wu, MD, MPH, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia PAFollow
Eugene Han, MD, Department of Medicine, Thomas Jefferson University HospitalFollow
Andrew Dargan, MD, Department of Medicine, Thomas Jefferson University HospitalFollow
Cecilia Kelly, MD, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia PAFollow
Mitchell Conn, MD, MBA, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia PAFollow

Document Type

Poster

Publication Date

5-16-2015

Comments

Presented at Digestive Disease Week 2015 in San Diego California.

Abstract

Introduction

Melena is commonly misidentified by young resident physicians.

The magnitude of this inaccurate physical exam has not been quantified.

Precise identification of melena may have important diagnostic and therapeutic implications.

Recommended Citation

Wu, MD, MPH, Richard M.; Han, MD, Eugene; Dargan, MD, Andrew; Kelly, MD, Cecilia; and Conn, MD, MBA, Mitchell, "Accuracy of Melena Identification on Physical Exam in Post Graduate Training – Implications of Level of Training, Medical Specialty, Rectal Exam Concordance and Appropriateness of Therapy" (2015). Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Faculty Papers. Paper 29.
https://jdc.jefferson.edu/gastro_hepfp/29