A 60-year-old with upper GI bleeding had successful hemostasis but rebleeds within 24 hours. What is the endoscopic rescue option?...

Question

A 60-year-old with upper GI bleeding had successful hemostasis but rebleeds within 24 hours. What is the endoscopic rescue option?

Accepted Answer

Repeat endoscopy with hemostatic powder and/or over-the-scope clip

Answer

Surgery immediately without repeat endoscopy

Answer

Angiography only

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No further action

Answer

tPA locally

us-abem MCQ (SBA): UGIB Rebleeding Management