A 42-year-old man with H. pylori-negative, NSAID-related gastric ulcer is treated and stops NSAIDs. When should repeat EGD be performed to document he...

Question

A 42-year-old man with H. pylori-negative, NSAID-related gastric ulcer is treated and stops NSAIDs. When should repeat EGD be performed to document healing?

Accepted Answer

At 6-8 weeks to confirm healing and exclude malignancy

Answer

Not required for any gastric ulcer

Answer

At 1-2 weeks

Answer

At 12 months

Answer

Only if symptoms persist

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Gastric Ulcer Follow-up

A 42-year-old man with H. pylori-negative, NSAID-related gastric ulcer is treated and stops NSAIDs. When should repeat EGD be performed to document healing?