Forrest Classification for Describing Endoscopic Findings in Patients With Bleeding Ulcers and Predicting Risk of Rebleeding

Classification - Therapy - Rebleeding (%) - PPI - Diet
I	Active bleeding				
 Ia	 Spurting bleed	Yes	55	IV	Clear liquid
 Ib	 Oozing bleed				
II	Stigmata of bleeding				
 IIa	 Visible vessel	Yes	43	IV	Clear liquid
 IIb	 Adherent clot	Yes/No	22	IV	Clear liquid
 IIc	 Flat pigmented spot	No	10	Oral	Regular diet
III	Clean ulcer base	No	5	Oral	Regular diet

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Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD · 5 years ago
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