MALLORY-WEISS AND BOERHAAVE SYNDROME Flashcards
what is the definitions of mallory-weiss syndrome?
syndrome characterized by esophageal bleeding caused by a longitudinal laceration(S) at or near the gastroesophageal junction as a result of vomiting or retching
are single episodes or repeated episodes more of a typical presentation in mallory-weiss syndrome?
repeated episodes
is mallory-weiss syndrome more common in women or men?
men (3x more common in men)
what percentage of upper GI bleeds does mallory-weiss account for?
5-10%
what is the patho of mallory-weiss syndrome?
- rapid increase in intraabdominal pressure and intragastric pressure
- this pressure overcomes the lower esophageal sphincter pressure so the gastric contents are released into the esophagus
- normal autonomic reflexes cause the upper esophageal sphincter (UES) to relax
- this leads to vomitting
what RF is seen in 40-80% of patients with mallory-weiss syndrome that may also coexist with esophageal varices?
alcohol use!
what are the 4 RF for mallory-weiss syndrome other than alcohol?
- forceful or recurrent retching
- vomiting
- violent coughing spasm
- blunt abdominal trauma
- events that create a sudden rise in pressure gradient across the gastroesophageal junction
what is a presenting symptom in all patients with mallory-weiss syndrome?
acute onset hematemesis
what is acute onset hematemesis?
vomitting blood
streaks of blood-> copious amounts of fresh red blood
- can be severe bleeding (variable amount)
what is acute onset hematemesis normally preceded by?
one or more episodes of non-bloody emesis, retching, or coughing
what is a HUGE clinical presentation in mallory weiss that is not acute onset hematemesis
epigastric or back pain
what can severe bleeding from acute onset hematemesis lead to?
- shock (20% patients)
- postural hypotension (45% of patients)
what clinical presentation is seen later in a patient dx with a tear in mallory weiss?
melena
what clinical presentation can someones with mallory weiss present with that is secondary to dehydration from underlying vomiting?
light headed, dizzy, syncopal
whats the study of choice for esophageal tears?
esophagogastroduodenoscopy
what does the EGD allow for?
allows for vosual inspection of esophagus, stomach, and duodenum
when can EGD be deferred?
pt w/ minimal bleeding and patient is stable..but pt should still be referred to GI
what if you have a pt with severe bleeding and hemodynamic instability but you want to do endoscopy?
STABILITY MUST BE OBTAINED PRIOR TO PERFORMING THE ENDOSCOPY
when are most tears difficult to visualize and why?
after 96 hours because that when most tears are well-healed