Forrest et al classified the endoscopic appearance of a bleeding peptic ulcer.
Endoscopic Finding
Grade
visble vessel, spurting blood
IA
visible vessel, oozing blood
IB
visible vessel, nonbleeding without clot
IIA
visible vessel, nonbleeding with adherent clot
IIB
flat, pigmented spot
IIC
ulcer with clean base
III
Risk of Rebleeding
high
low
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Specialty: Gastroenterology, Infectious Diseases, General Surgery
