Endoscopic Hemostasis For Radiation‐Induced Gastritis Using Argon Plasma Coagulation

Argon plasma coagulation as first‐line treatment for chronic radiation proctopathy

“…Our results are in agreement with other studies using APC where improvement was reported in 80–90% of patients 18–21 . One recent study reported a 95% success rate in bleeding cessation after APC, although bleeding severity was not clearly documented in this group and 25% of the patients had other endoscopic modalities of treatment, as well as APC 22 . In the present study, no other endoscopic or medical therapy was given after the initiation of APC.…”

“…[18][19][20][21] One recent study reported a 95% success rate in bleeding cessation after APC, although bleeding severity was not clearly documented in this group and 25% of the patients had other endoscopic modalities of treatment, as well as APC. 22 In the present study, no other endoscopic or medical therapy was given after the initiation of APC. Treatment with APC in our patient series was associated with a significant rise in the mean hemoglobin concentration and a reduction in the need for blood transfusion.…”

“…Treatment with APC in our patient series was associated with a significant rise in the mean hemoglobin concentration and a reduction in the need for blood transfusion. Argon plasma coagulation has also been used in the treatment of hemorrhagic radiation gastroduodenopathy 22 …”

Treatment of radiation-induced hemorrhagic gastritis with endoscopic band ligation

“…Many investigators have confirmed the value of argon plasma coagulation in treating numerous cases of radiationinduced proctosigmoiditis, 2-7 but only a few instances of argon plasma coagulation therapy for radiation-induced gastritis have been reported. [8][9][10] To our knowledge, the efficacy of EBL in this location has not been reported.…”

Hemorrhagic radiation gastritis successfully treated with repeated intra-arterial steroid infusions

“…The limited depth of coagulation explains the low risk of perforation [14]. Many investigators have confirmed the therapeutic value of APC in cases of HRG [15][16][17]; APC seems to be suitable for thermal coagulation of HRG. Although our patient received five applications of APC over a month, the bleeding continued, and the patient still showed persistent and progressive anemia.…”