An Uncommon Cause of Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding: A Case Report of Mallory: Weiss Tear
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چکیده
Mallory-Weiss tear refers to a condition in which the lining of esophagus tears due excessive strain, resultingin bleeding. This is commonly caused by vomiting or retching and can lead significant complicationsif not promptly treated. Early identification management are critical for preventionof further damage promotion optimal patient outcomes. Clinicians should maintain high index ofsuspicion this patients with history prioritize appropriate diagnosticand therapeutic interventions minimize risk adverse outcomes
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[Mallory-Weiss syndrome as a cause of upper gastrointestinal bleeding].
Mallory-Weiss sindrom je patološko stanje kod kojega, zbog akutnog porasta intragastričnog tlaka, lacerira sluznica distalnog jednjaka i kardije želuca. Klinička slika uključuje prvenstveno hematemezu, a uz nju se može i ne mora javljati melena i/ili hematokezija, a u težim slučajevima i znaci hipovolemijskoga šoka (sinkopa, tahikardija, hipotenzija). Mallory-Weiss sindrom uzrokuje 5-15% krvare...
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عنوان ژورنال: Indian Journal of Public Health Research and Development
سال: 2023
ISSN: ['0976-0245', '0976-5506']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.37506/ijphrd.v14i4.19824