This protocol addresses iron-deficiency anemia arising in individuals with gastric antral vascular ectasia (GAVE), specifically when iron replacement has not produced an adequate response.
Gastric antral vascular ectasia is a recognised cause of iron-deficiency anemia. In affected individuals where iron replacement yields an inadequate response, the clinical picture calls for a targeted intervention beyond standard supplementation.
An endoscopic approach is among the interventions considered for this scenario. The complete protocol specifies the available modalities, selection criteria, and the full clinical algorithm.
DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2024.03.046
In individuals with iron-deficiency anemia secondary to gastric antral vascular ectasia who have an inadequate response to iron replacement, consider endoscopic therapy with endoscopic band ligation or thermal methods such as argon plasma coagulation.
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