Surgery – MCQ 19 – A patient comes with hematemesis and melena

A patient comes with hematemesis and melena. On the upper GI endoscopy there was no significant lesion. 2 days later the patient rebleeds. Next line of investigation is
a) Emergency angiography
b) Repeat upper Gl endoscopy
c) Enteroscopy
d) Laparotomy

Correct answer : d) Laprotomy

In case of rebleed, laparotomy should be done.

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