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Current therapeutic options for gastric antral vascular ectasia
Author(s) -
Sebastian S.,
O'Morain C. A.,
Buckley M. J. M.
Publication year - 2003
Publication title -
alimentary pharmacology and therapeutics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.308
H-Index - 177
eISSN - 1365-2036
pISSN - 0269-2813
DOI - 10.1046/j.1365-2036.2003.01617.x
Subject(s) - gastric antral vascular ectasia , argon plasma coagulation , medicine , therapeutic modalities , ectasia , stomach , pathogenesis , treatment modality , gastroenterology , angiodysplasia , surgery , endoscopy
Summary Gastric antral vascular ectasia, or ‘watermelon stomach’, is a rare but important cause of gastrointestinal blood loss and anaemia, which has characteristic endoscopic and histological features. The pathogenesis of this condition remains unclear; however, many associated disorders have been documented. Various medical, surgical and endoscopic therapeutic modalities have been attempted with variable success. Leading contenders for the therapeutic modality of choice include hormonal therapy, endoscopic Nd:YAG laser and argon plasma coagulation. Randomized controlled trials to identify the ideal treatment method are lacking at present.