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CRYOTHERAPY FOR MANAGEMENT OF ENDOSCOPICALLY REFRACTORY GASTRIC ANTRAL VASCULAR ECTASIA

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Cryotherapy is being explored as a treatment for gastric antral vascular ectasia (GAVE), a condition causing bleeding in the stomach. Traditional treatments like argon plasma coagulation (APC) have high re-bleeding rates. In a case study of a man with GAVE, cryotherapy was used due to persistent bleeding and the need for anticoagulation. Balloon catheter spray cryotherapy was applied, leading to improved hemoglobin levels and reduced bleeding episodes. Follow-up endoscopies showed better mucosal appearance with no active bleeding. Cryotherapy could be a successful alternative for refractory GAVE patients, offering a promising solution for managing this challenging condition.

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Monica Saumoy

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Concept Gastric Antral Vascular Ectasia

Concept Gastrointestinal Bleeding

Concept Anemia

Concept Argon Plasma Coagulation

Concept Balloon-based Spray Cryotherapy

Keywords

Cryotherapy

Gastric antral vascular ectasia

Argon plasma coagulation

Balloon catheter spray cryotherapy

Refractory GAVE patients

Gastric Antral Vascular Ectasia

Gastrointestinal Bleeding

Anemia

Argon Plasma Coagulation

Balloon-based Spray Cryotherapy