Gastric vascular abnormalities: diagnosis and management.

Journal: Current opinion in gastroenterology
Published Date: Nov 1, 2020

Abstract

PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Gastric vascular abnormalities are a well known cause of gastrointestinal bleeding. Due to their recurrent bleeding tendency and potential to cause life-threatening blood loss, gastric vascular abnormalities can result in significant morbidity and cost.

Authors

  • Mohanad Awadalla
    Internal Medicine Department.
  • Mohamed Mahmoud
    Gastroenterology Department, University of Massachusetts Memorial Medical Center.
  • Philip McNamara
    University of Massachusetts Medical School.
  • Wahid Wassef
    Department of Medicine, Gastroenterology Department, University of Massachusetts Memorial Medical Center, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA.

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