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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Endoscopic imaging
  • Medical diagnostics

Background:

  • Peptic ulcer bleeding management is complex.
  • The Forrest classification aids risk stratification but has variable interpretation.
  • Quantitative analysis of endoscopic images for Forrest classification has not been performed.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To quantitatively analyze endoscopic images of peptic ulcer bleeding.
  • To assess the agreement of Forrest classification among endoscopists.
  • To identify distinct visual patterns associated with different Forrest classification stages.

Main Methods:

  • Retrieved and reviewed 276 endoscopic still images of peptic ulcer bleeding.
  • Assessed intra-rater and inter-rater agreement for Forrest classification.
  • Manually delineated ulcer and bleeding areas on images.
  • Quantitatively compared image regions of interest across Forrest stages.

Main Results:

  • High intra-rater (0.92-0.98) and inter-rater (0.639-0.859) agreement for Forrest classification.
  • Higher correlation among tutor and junior endoscopists compared to experienced ones.
  • Distinct visual patterns identified for low-risk (Forrest IIC, III) versus high-risk (Forrest I, IIA, IIB) lesions.

Conclusions:

  • Good agreement exists in Forrest classification among endoscopists within an institution.
  • This study provides the first quantitative analysis and explanation of distinct bleeding ulcer patterns from endoscopic images.
  • Findings support the utility of Forrest classification with potential for improved standardization.