[Aspects of therapeutic approach in hemorrhage in gastroduodenal ulcers]

The most dramatic complications of gastroduodenal ulcers are haemorrhage. According to the literature 20-25% of chronic ulcers bleed. The authors analyze a group of 71 patients treated on account of bleeding gastric or duodenal ulcers. In indications for operation the authors emphasize endoscopic criteria elaborated by Forrest.