Mallory-Weiss tear

external

• Causes

  • Repeated vomiting
  • Hyperemesis gravidarum

• Effects

  • Haemothorax
  • Upper gastrointestinal bleed

• Parents

  • Upper gastrointestinal pathology

• Description

  • "Mucosal laceration at the gastroesophageal junction Caused by: severe retching /vomiting "