Background and Aims: Because non-bleeding visible vessels (NBVV) of gastric peptic ulcers have the potential to re-bleed, endoscopic hemostatic treatment may be necessary during the first ...

Although not specifically approved for the treatment of bleeding peptic ulcers, proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) such as omeprazole (Losec AstraZeneca, Luton, UK) are widely used for this indication.