Endoscopic band ligation in the treatment of gastric antral vascular ectasia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT: Background and study aims  While argon plasma coagulation (APC) is the first-line treatment for gastric antral vascular ectasia (GAVE), endoscopic band ligation (EBL) has shown promising results. The aim of this study was to perform a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the effectiveness of EBL for the treatment of GAVE. Methods  Individualized search strategies were developed in accordance with PRISMA and MOOSE guidelines through September 1, 2020. Measured outcomes included endoscopic success (defined as GAVE eradication/improvement), change in hemoglobin, transfusion dependency, number of treatment sessions, adverse events, rebleeding, and bleeding-associated mortality. Outcomes were compared among studies evaluating EBL versus APC. Results  Eleven studi

SUBMITTER: McCarty TR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8216786 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature