Oesophagus Flashcards
1
Q
why do you get mallory weiss tear?
A
repeated vomiting (traumatic rupture of oesophageal mucosa)
2
Q
presentation of mw tear?
A
haematemesis following vomiting
3
Q
what is OGD?
A
Oesophago-Gastro-Duodenoscopy
4
Q
if persistent mallory weiss tear?
A
cauterise or adrenaline