A 61-year-old admitted for peptic ulcer bleed asks about timing of endoscopy. After stabilization, what is recommended?...

Question

A 61-year-old admitted for peptic ulcer bleed asks about timing of endoscopy. After stabilization, what is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Early endoscopy within 24 hours

Answer

Routine delay >48 hours

Answer

Urgent endoscopy within 12 hours for all

Answer

Only if rebleeding occurs

Answer

After full 3 days of PPI

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