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Mallory Weiss Tear Flashcards

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What is it?

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Traumatic rupture of the oesophageal mucosa, usually due to repeated vomiting

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Presentation?

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Haematemesis

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Investigations for Mallory Weiss Tear?

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oesophago-gastro-duodenoscopy (OGD)

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Management?

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Usually nothing

Endoscopic cautery or injection of adrenaline if persistent

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