A 60-year-old male alcoholic is admitted to the hospital with hematemesis. His blood pressure is 100/60 mmHg, physical examination reveals splenomegaly and ascites, and initial hematocrit is 25%. Nasogastric suction yields 300 ml of fresh blood. After initial resuscitation, this man should undergo - a- Esophageal balloon tamponade b- Barium swallow c- Selective angiography d- Esophagogastroscopy e- Exploratory celiotomy Answer: d.
