23rd July 2023

You are preparing the discharge summary for a patient who was admitted with the first presentation of ALD

You are preparing the discharge summary for a patient who was admitted with the first presentation of ALD. They developed decompensation with ascites. During their admission, an ultrasound showed changes in keeping with cirrhosis, and endoscopy showed grade I varices (with no evidence of bleeding).

How often should the patient have endoscopic surveillance?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.