Case series on multimodal endoscopic therapy for gastric antral vascular ectasia, a tertiary center experience

Figure 1 Argon plasma coagulation (A), endoscopic band ligation (B) and TTS- radiofrequency ablation (C).

Figure 2 White light endoscopy.

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.

Figure 4 Transfusion free survival curve.

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.