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Preferred term

Mallory-Weiss Syndrome  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A condition characterized by mucosal tears at the ESOPHAGOGASTRIC JUNCTION, sometimes with HEMATEMESIS. Typically it is caused by forceful bouts of retching or VOMITING.

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Gastroesophageal Laceration-Hemorrhage
  • Mallory-Weiss Laceration
  • Mallory-Weiss Tear
  • Mucosal Lacerations-Gastroesophageal Junction

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URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-S8W7FRQF-B

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