Question

A 73-year-old with melena and hypotension undergoes endoscopy for a bleeding duodenal ulcer and receives hemostasis. What timing for endoscopy was recommended?

Accepted Answer

Within 24 hours of presentation

Answer

Within 72 hours

Answer

After hemoglobin normalizes

Answer

Only if rebleeding occurs

Answer

No endoscopy if stable

Practice question

A 73-year-old with melena and hypotension undergoes endoscopy for a bleeding duodenal ulcer and receives hemostasis. What timing for endoscopy was recommended?