Iatrogenic Mallory-Weiss Tears

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Case description

Mallory-Weiss tears occurring during the course of upper gastrointestinal endoscopy are apparently rare, Iatrogenic Mallory-Weiss tears are rare and generally have a benign course. They tend to occur mostly in patients who have experienced excessive retching or struggling during endoscopy. Mallory-Weiss tears complicating endoscopy occur especially in elderly, female patients with hiatal hernias. The importance of admitting patients with this complication to hospital for overnight observation is recommended in view of the possible development of haemorrhage or perforation.

tags: endoscopy esophagus Mallory-Weiss Syndrome

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