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Mallory-Weiss syndrome causes
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Mallory-Weiss syndrome is caused by severe retching, coughing, or vomiting. It is often associated with alcoholism and eating disorders and there is some evidence that presence of a hiatal hernia is a required predisposing condition.
Causes
Causes
Life-threatening causes
- Seizures
- Blunt abdominal injury
Common causes [1]
Less common causes[2]
- Gastroscopy
- Nasogastric tube placement
- Straining/Lifting
- Hyperemesis gravidarum
References
References
- ↑ Weaver DH, Maxwell JG, Castleton KB (1969). “Mallory-Weiss syndrome”. Am. J. Surg. 118 (6): 887–92. PMID 5358896.
- ↑ Shimoda R, Iwakiri R, Sakata H, Ogata S, Ootani H, Sakata Y, Fujise T, Yamaguchi K, Mannen K, Arima S, Shiraishi R, Noda T, Ono A, Tsunada S, Fujimoto K (2009). “Endoscopic hemostasis with metallic hemoclips for iatrogenic Mallory-Weiss tear caused by endoscopic examination”. Dig Endosc. 21 (1): 20–3. doi:10.1111/j.1443-1661.2008.00825.x. PMID 19691796.
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