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Revista de la Facultad de Medicina (México)
On-line version ISSN 2448-4865Print version ISSN 0026-1742
Abstract
DELANO-ALONSO, Roberto et al. Mallory-Weiss syndrome. Case report and brief review of the literature. Rev. Fac. Med. (Méx.) [online]. 2019, vol.62, n.5, pp.16-20. Epub Jan 12, 2021. ISSN 2448-4865. https://doi.org/10.22201/fm.24484865e.2019.62.5.04.
Introduction
Mallory-Weiss syndrome is characterized by the longitudinal tear of the mucosa of the gastroesophageal junction. In the present work we have made a brief review of the literature useful for the medical student and we have accompanied a clinical case to illustrate the content developed here.
Case
A 40-year-old male attended the emergency department of our institution due to hematemesis, melena, hypovolemia, and 2-day history of hiccups. The patient referred alcohol consumption at a rate of 15 drinks every third day. During diagnostic endoscopy, a mucosal adherent clot of 5 mm was identified in the gastric esophageal junction, and a Mallory-Weiss tear was diagnosed. The treatment was performed by endoscopy. We opted for a local injection of Adrenaline with subsequent endoscopic ligation. The patient was discharged without complications.
Conclusion
The studies carried out on the Mallory-Weiss Syndrome have made it possible to update the information available. The technological and scientific advance has increased the success rates of the management of this identity.
Keywords : Mallory Weiss Syndrome; lacerations of the gastroesophageal union mucosa.