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Mallory-Weiss Syndrome

Medical Definition: 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.
Guide Notes: mucosal tears at usually esophagogastric junction

Mallory-Weiss Syndrome Medical Definitions and Terms

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