A 72-year-old with melena is stabilized. What timing for endoscopy is suggested?...

Question

A 72-year-old with melena is stabilized. What timing for endoscopy is suggested?

Accepted Answer

Within 24 hours of presentation after resuscitation

Answer

Immediate endoscopy in all cases regardless of stability

Answer

After 72 hours if stable

Answer

Only if rebleeding occurs

Answer

After CT angiography first-line

us-abem MCQ (SBA): UGIB-Endoscopy Timing