Question

A 61-year-old with nonvariceal upper GI bleeding receives endoscopic hemostasis of a high-risk ulcer. Which endoscopic adjunct is supported for recurrent bleeding after initial successful therapy?

Accepted Answer

Over-the-scope clip therapy

Answer

Routine repeat injection only

Answer

No further endoscopic therapy; surgery immediately

Answer

Balloon tamponade

Answer

Endoscopic therapy is never repeated

Practice question

A 61-year-old with nonvariceal upper GI bleeding receives endoscopic hemostasis of a high-risk ulcer. Which endoscopic adjunct is supported for recurrent bleeding after initial successful therapy?