Oesophagus Flashcards

1
Q

why do you get mallory weiss tear?

A

repeated vomiting (traumatic rupture of oesophageal mucosa)

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2
Q

presentation of mw tear?

A

haematemesis following vomiting

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3
Q

what is OGD?

A

Oesophago-Gastro-Duodenoscopy

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4
Q

if persistent mallory weiss tear?

A

cauterise or adrenaline

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