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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