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2022 Aug 03


Int J Surg Case Rep


98

Gastric Antral Vascular Ectasia (GAVE) a case report, review of the literature and update of techniques.

Authors

Fortuna L, Bottari A, Bisogni D, Coratti F, Giudici F, Orlandini B, Dragoni G, Cianchi F, Staderini F
Int J Surg Case Rep. 2022 Aug 03; 98:107474.
PMID: 35963152.

Abstract

Gastric Antral Vascular Ectasia is a rare disorder that causes up to 4 % of severe acute gastrointestinal bleeding. It affects elderly females with iron deficiency anemia due to chronic blood loss as a common presenting sign.