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Gastric antral vascular ectasia endoscopy
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Endoscopy
Endoscopy
The endoscopic appearance of GAVE is similar to portal hypertensive gastropathy. Dilated capillaries are seen in the stomach which resemble the tell-tale watermelon stripes.
References
References
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