Clinical risk stratification with scoring systems in peptic ulcer bleeding

Background and Aim: Acute peptic ulcer bleeding is still a serious clinical problem leading to significant morbidity and mortality. To indentify high risk patients clinical and endoscopic scoring systems are available like Baylor and Rockall scores as well as the Forrest classification. The aim of this study was to evaluate the usefulness of those two clinical scores and Forrest classification grades in prediction of clinical outcome in acute ulcer bleeding patients during our daily routine practice. Methods: During a five year period (2004–2008) emergency endoscopy within 24 hours detected gastroduodenal ulcers…