Table 2 The frequency of endoscopic findings according to Forrest classification in 80 patients with upper gastrointestinal bleeding treated with intravenous cimetidine or oral omeprazole. P values for all classes were 0.9.
Endoscopic findings | Cimetidine group No (%) | Omeprazole g roup No (%) |
|---|---|---|
Arterial spurting bleeding (IA) | 3 (7.5) | 2 (5) |
Arterial oozing bleeding (IB) | 15 (37.5) | 13 (32.5) |
Visible vessel (IIA) | 5 (12.5) | 3 (7.5) |
Sentinel clot (IIB) | 12 (30) | 15 (37.5) |
Hematin covered flat spot (IIC) | 5 (12.5) | 7 (17.5) |