SYNDROME MELLORY-WEISS

Mallory-Weiss tears are non-penetrating tears in the distal esophagus and proximal stomach, which can be caused by frequent vomiting and hiccups. They cause bloody vomiting, which in turn is the main symptom of Mallory-Weiss syndrome. Currently, this syndrome is quite common and accounts for 4 to 11% of gastric bleeding in the upper gastrointestinal tract. In mild cases, the disease can be asymptomatic for a long time. Complaints of bloody vomiting are detected in 85% of patients