Mallory-Weis Syndrome
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| Name: Mallory-Weis Syndrome |
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| Serious inflammation and damage to the lower end of the oesophagus (gullet). |
Causes of Mallory-Weis Syndrome
If a patient vomits forcibly for a prolonged period of time, a tear may occur at the lower end of the oesophagus where it joins the stomach, and massive bleeding occurs from the tear. |
Symptoms of Mallory-Weis Syndrome
Persistent vomiting of fresh blood, sometimes associated with pain behind and below the lower end of the breast bone. |
Tests for Mallory-Weis Syndrome
Gastroscopy is essential to confirm the diagnosis. |
Treatment for Mallory-Weis Syndrome
Medications to stop the vomiting, and gastroscopy, surgery or a balloon device to stop the tear from bleeding.
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Complications of Mallory-Weis Syndrome of its treatment
Massive blood loss may lead to other organ damage or death. |
Likely Outcome of Mallory-Weis Syndrome
Most patients recover with good treatment, but there is a significant mortality rate. |
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