Top tips for endoscopic therapy for radiation-associated vascular ectasias in the rectum (with video)

Radiation proctitis, a.k.a. radiation-associated vascular ectasia (RAVE), is still commonly encountered in clinical practice, and develops as a consequence of radiation therapy for pelvic malignancy (usually prostate or gynecologic cancers). In GI fellowship, many (most) people were simply taught to treat these lesions with argon plasma coagulation (APC). Although this approach can certainly work, it belies the complexity of the topic and the additional thought that is often required when managing patients with RAVE.
Source: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Tags: Top tips Source Type: research