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Mallory weiss Tear Flashcards

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What is pathology of mallory weiss tear?

A

Haematemesis from tear in oesophageal mucosa

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Risk factors of mallory weiss tear?

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Alcoholism
Gastroenteritis
Bulima
Chronic cough

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Symptoms of mallory weiss tear?

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Haematemesis
Melaena
Hypovolemic shock

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Investigation of mallory weiss tear?

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Rockall score (assess blood loss)
FBC
U+E
ECG

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Managment of mallory weiss tear?

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ABCDE
Terlipressin + urgent endoscopy

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What is Oesophageal Rupture?

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Known as boerhaave syndrome

will show macklers triad:
-Vomiting
-Chest pain
-SC emphysema

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