Gastric Antral Vascular Ectasia in Patients With Cirrhosis: Risk-factors and Associations.

We will evaluate all out-patients and in-patients with cirrhosis, who undergo upper gastrointestinal endoscopy (EGD) in the Department of Hepatology, Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS), for inclusion. Patients with cirrhosis, with age >18-years, who have characteristic findings of GAVE on endoscopy will be included in this study. Their clinical and biochemical features, and endoscopy findings will be compared with a gender and age-matched control group of cirrhosis without GAVE. This observational, case-control study will aim to define the predictors of GAVE in patients with cirrhosis.

Inclusion Criteria:- All patients with cirrhosis, with age >18-years, who have characteristic findings of GAVE on endoscopy.Exclusion Criteria:Active upper GI bleeding preventing adequate mucosal evaluation.Patients unable or unwilling to give informed consent.Endoscopic treatment of GAVE in past one month.