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Esophageal Perforation

Medical Definition: An opening or hole in the esophagus as the result of an injury or pathological process. (From Dorland, 27th ed)
Guide Notes: caused by dis or inj; esophageal rupture does not go here: index ESOPHAGUS /inj (IM) + RUPTURE (NIM) or ESOPHAGEAL DISEASES (IM) + RUPTURE, SPONTANEOUS (NIM)
Esophageal Perforation Categories.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Mallory-Weiss Syndrome - Mucosal tears usually linear and confined to the esophagogastric junction but may be located in the fundus of the stomach or in the distal esophagus. Upper gastrointestinal bleeding from these lacerations is often precipitated by retching or vomiting.

Esophageal Perforation Medical Definitions and Terms

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