Délano-Alonso R, Herrera-Esquivel JJ, Vera-Olguín AS, Sánchez-Albarrán JM, Heredia MS, Valenzuela-Salazar C

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ABSTRACT

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.

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