American Journal of Internal Medicine

Volume 13, Issue 2, April 2025

  • Research Article

    Efficacy and Safety of Mono-polar Coagulation Forceps in the Repair of Large Mallory-Weiss Tear in Patients with Massive Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding, 2 Case Reports

    Mahmoud Farouk Kamel Hassanein*, Karine Larue, Abdul Basit Sani, Dhamarah Ranjan Trotsky, Vital Philoe, Nivetha Pandiyan, Sarka Viktorova

    Issue: Volume 13, Issue 2, April 2025
    Pages: 11-15
    Received: 4 May 2025
    Accepted: 4 June 2025
    Published: 22 June 2025
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajim.20251302.11
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    Abstract: Mallory-Weiss tear (MWT) is a frequent cause of acute upper gastrointestinal (AUGI) bleeding and is defined as a longitudial superficial mucosal tear that usually occurs at the gastroesophageal junction. MWT is usually associated with increased abdominal pressure. 50 to 70% of patients diagnosed with MWT have a history of heavy alcohol intake. MWT ... Show More