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Is plasma D-dimer helpful in the diagnosis of ischemic bowel disease?

Report By: Ming-Ju Hsieh - Emergency Physician
Search checked by Zui-Shen Yen - Assistant Professor
Institution: National Taiwan University Hospital
Date Submitted: 22nd October 2010
Last Modified: 6th June 2011
Status: Red (incomplete)

Three Part Question

In [an adult with abdominal pain] does [plasma D-dimer level] helpful in [the diagnosis of ischemic bowel disease]?