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. 2019 Sep;15(9):471–479.

Table 1.

Characterization of Blood Flow Based on Forrest Classification, Endoscopic Appearance, and Rate of Further Bleeding Without Endoscopic Therapy62

Forrest Classification Endoscopic Appearance Further Bleeding Without Endoscopic Therapy
Ia Actively spurting bleed 55%
Ib Actively oozing bleed
IIa Nonbleeding visible vessel 43%
IIb Adherent clot 22%
IIc Flat pigmented spot 10%
III Clean based ulcer 5%