A 50-year-old has persistent upper GI bleeding despite epinephrine injection at index lesion. What is the appropriate next step in endoscopic therapy?...

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A 50-year-old has persistent upper GI bleeding despite epinephrine injection at index lesion. What is the appropriate next step in endoscopic therapy?

Accepted Answer

Add a second modality (thermal coagulation or hemoclips)

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No further therapy is needed

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Start octreotide and avoid further endoscopy

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Switch to H2-receptor antagonist

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Proceed to elective surgery without re-attempt

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Endoscopic Hemostasis Combination

A 50-year-old has persistent upper GI bleeding despite epinephrine injection at index lesion. What is the appropriate next step in endoscopic therapy?