Question 469
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A 41-year-old man underwent a hemorrhoidectomy 7 days ago and now presents to the emergency department passing blood clots per rectum. He is hypotensive and profoundly anemic, and there is ongoing active bright red blood per rectum. Which of the following is the best next initial step in management?
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"Question 469." CARSEP XII, ASCRS U, www.ascrsu.com/ascrs/view/CARSEP XII/3094469/48/Perioperative. Accessed 22 April 2026.
Question 469. CARSEP XII. https://www.ascrsu.com/ascrs/view/CARSEP XII/3094469/48/Perioperative. Accessed April 22, 2026.
Question 469. In CARSEP XII https://www.ascrsu.com/ascrs/view/CARSEP XII/3094469/48/Perioperative
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