Radiofrequency Ablation for the Treatment of Gastric Antral Vascular Ectasia. a Series of Three Cases in the Centre of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Misurata, Libya

Gastric Antral Vascular Ectasia (GAVE) is an unusual cause of upper GIT bleeding. Recently, radiofrequency ablation (RFA) was used, when available, to treat GAVE gastritis with satisfactory results. Here, Halo RFA was used to treat three patients with GAVE gastritis. Each of the three patients received one or two sessions using Barrx Halo-90. All patients showed stabilization in their hemoglobin level from the first session so they no longer need blood transfusion, and the subsequent Upper GIT endoscopy showed satisfactory results. In Conclusion: treatment of moderate to severe GAVE with RFA can stabilize hemodynamic status with satisfactory results.

Citation: Obide F, Maiteeg H. eP87V RADIOFREQUENCY ABLATION FOR THE TREATMENT OF GASTRIC ANTRAL VASCULAR ECTASIA. A SERIES OF THREE CASES IN THE CENTRE OF GASTROENTEROLOGY AND HEPATOLOGY, MISURATA, LIBYA. Endoscopy 2021; 53: S125.

Publication History

Article published online:
19 March 2021