Upper GI Bleed With Visible Vessel: How Long to Observe After Treatment?
Some patients with upper GI bleeding can be sent home after endoscopy; others require extended treatment and inpatient observation.
A 40-year-old man presented to the hospital with an upper gastrointestinal bleed. Upper endoscopy revealed a visible vessel in an ulcer base, which was treated with epinephrine and thermal coagulation. You start him on a proton pump inhibitor.
What is the recommended duration of in-house observation?
Clinical Tips for Using Antibiotics and Corticosteroids in IBD
January 5th 2013The goals of therapy for patients with inflammatory bowel disorder include inducing and maintaining a steroid-free remission, preventing and treating the complications of the disease, minimizing treatment toxicity, achieving mucosal healing, and enhancing quality of life.
