A 67-year-old man with prior variceal bleeding is on carvedilol. How often should endoscopic surveillance occur after variceal eradication?...

Question

A 67-year-old man with prior variceal bleeding is on carvedilol. How often should endoscopic surveillance occur after variceal eradication?

Accepted Answer

Every 6-12 months

Answer

Every month indefinitely

Answer

Only if symptomatic

Answer

Every 3 years

Answer

No further surveillance needed

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Varices-Surveillance After Eradication