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Stigmata of recent bleeding

Thursday 15 May 2008, Branislav Kunčak, M. D.

Gastric ulcers with stigmata of recent bleeding. Its classification acc. to Forrest and endoscopic therapy.

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Fig. 1

Ulcer with flat pigmented spot (IIC acc. to Forrest classification).

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Fig. 2

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Fig. 3

Ulcer with visible vessel (IIA acc. to Forrest classification).

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Fig. 4

Two hemoclips were applied to the vessel.

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Fig. 5

Ulcer of the cardia with visible vessel (IIA acc. to Forrest classification).

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Fig. 6

Close-up view of visible vessel.

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Fig. 7

Ulcer with adherent coagulum (IIB acc. to Forrest classification).

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Fig. 8

After injection of epinephrine.

Keywords: ulcer, stigmata of bleeding, Forrest