118 endoscopic radiofrequency ablation is an effective therapy in patients with symptomatic anaemia secondary to gastric antral vascular ectasia

Gastric antral vascular ectasia (GAVE) is a rare cause of gastrointestinal bleeding (GIB). Patients often require regular blood transfusions and long-term oral or intravenous iron supplementation to manage symptomatic anaemia impacting on quality of life. Endoscopic therapy (ET) for GAVE includes argon plasma coagulation (APC), laser therapy and endoscopic band ligation. In some patients, these measures are not successful with significant effects on their health and quality of life. Radio-frequency ablation (RFA) may provide a solution in these patients.

Source: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - May 30, 2018 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Cormac Magee, Gideon Lipman, Durayd Alzoubaidi, Martin A. Everson, Rami Sweis, Matthew Banks, David G. Graham, Laurence Lovat, Charles Murray, Rehan Haidry Tags: Oral abstract Source Type: research