Question

A 72-year-old woman with recurrent epigastric pain has melena and hypotension. After resuscitation, which endoscopic hemostasis methods are recommended for high-risk ulcer lesions?

Accepted Answer

No endoscopic intervention is needed

Answer

Thermal or mechanical therapy (e.g., bipolar/heater probe or clips) with or without injection

Answer

Injection therapy alone

Answer

Laser only

Answer

Surgery immediately for all

Practice question

A 72-year-old woman with recurrent epigastric pain has melena and hypotension. After resuscitation, which endoscopic hemostasis methods are recommended for high-risk ulcer lesions?