APC is a modality of non-contact electrocoagulation that applies high-frequency energy into tissue to cause thermal effects, which can be used for hemostasis. APC has been used successfully to treat GAVE with an effective transient response, but primary failure rates of therapy of up to 14% have been reported.
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Dec 21, 2016 · APC has been the endoscopic therapy most frequently utilized for GAVE; however, recent data shows that endoscopic band ligation (EBL) and ...
Endoscopic APC is a safe, effective and inexpensive modality in treating GAVE and could be an alternative to the currently available endoscopic methods.
Aug 12, 2021 · APC is the most commonly used endoscopic approach for GAVE in recent years. It is a non-contact electrocoagulation device that uses argon plasma ...
APC appears to be effective for temporary control of diapedesis and anemia due to GAVE, but is not always effective over the long term.
Dec 11, 2023 · APC uses ionized gas and an electrical current to create blood clots or scars, which can help by stopping internal bleeding or removing growths.
Jan 20, 2022 · Argon plasma coagulation (APC) is the standard therapy for GAVE. Endoscopic band ligation (EBL) is an emerging, safe and effective treatment for GAVE.
May 2, 2022 · Argon plasma coagulation (APC) is a non-contact thermal method of hemostasis. It was introduced as an alternative to contact thermal ...
EBL can decrease PRBC requirement in cirrhotic GAVE patients who have failed APC. EBL may be more effective in controlling bleeding in compensated cirrhotics.
Mar 27, 2021 · Despite considerable recurrence rates,28 APC remains the most commonly used endoscopic treatment for GAVE, al- though EBL has produced promising ...
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