Retrospective Study
Copyright ©The Author(s) 2018.
World J Gastrointest Endosc. Jan 16, 2018; 10(1): 30-36
Published online Jan 16, 2018. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v10.i1.30
Figure 1
Figure 1 Argon plasma coagulation (A), endoscopic band ligation (B) and TTS- radiofrequency ablation (C).
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Figure 2 White light endoscopy.
Figure 3
Figure 3 Number of transfusions (A) and mean hemoglobin (B) in 6-mo period pre- and post-treatment for gastric antral vascular ectasia. HGB: Hemoglobin.
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Figure 4 Transfusion free survival curve.
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Figure 5 Suggested flow chart for treatment algorithm. GAVE: Gastric antral vascular ectasia; APC: Argon plasma coagulation; RFA: Radiofrequency ablation; EBL: Endoscopic band ligation. Can consider radiofrequency ablation as first line therapy as well for watermelon and diffuse type.