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Case Series

Radiofrequency ablation using Barrx® for the endoscopic treatment of gastric antral vascular ectasia: a series of three cases and a review of the literature on treatment options

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Pages 113-120 | Published online: 10 Jul 2017

Figures & data

Figure 1 Gastric antral vascular ectasia on initial upper endoscopy.

Notes: (A, B) Different views demonstrating the same findings.
Figure 1 Gastric antral vascular ectasia on initial upper endoscopy.

Figure 2 Immediately post radiofrequency ablation.

Notes: (A, B) Different views demonstrating the same findings.
Figure 2 Immediately post radiofrequency ablation.

Figure 3 Upper endoscopy 1 year after radiofrequency ablation.

Figure 3 Upper endoscopy 1 year after radiofrequency ablation.

Figure 4 Upper endoscopy showing the typical longitudinal red stripes in the antrum radiating out from the pylorus, consistent with gastric antral vascular ectasia.

Figure 4 Upper endoscopy showing the typical longitudinal red stripes in the antrum radiating out from the pylorus, consistent with gastric antral vascular ectasia.

Figure 5 Longitudinal, erythematous stripes can again be seen radiating in a spoke-like fashion from the pylorus to the antrum.

Figure 5 Longitudinal, erythematous stripes can again be seen radiating in a spoke-like fashion from the pylorus to the antrum.

Figure 6 Upper endoscopy immediately after cauterization with the gold probe hemostasis catheter.

Figure 6 Upper endoscopy immediately after cauterization with the gold probe hemostasis catheter.

Figure 7 Upper endoscopy before therapeutic intervention with radiofrequency ablation.

Figure 7 Upper endoscopy before therapeutic intervention with radiofrequency ablation.