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Watermelon Stomach (GAVE= Gastric Antral Vascular Ectasies)
Please click on the picture! Gastric antral vascular ectasias (GAVE), a rare cause of gastrointestinal bleedingGastric antral vascular ectasiaes is a rare cause of gastrointestinal bleeding and iron deficiency anaemia. This condition was first described by JA Rider, AP Klotz and JB Kirsner in 1953. Becaese of the appearance of this disease it is also called "watermelon stomach". The etiology is unknown. It can be associated with portal hypertension, scleroderma and perhaps liver cirrhosis. Endoscopic argon plasma coagulation is the treatment of choice.
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GAVE, an endoscopic view
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GAVE, an endoscopic view
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GAVE, an endoscopic view
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