Mallory-Weiss syndrome CT
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mohamed Diab, MD [2]
Overview
If there is mucosal laceration without perforation, it is likely to be occult on CT scan. However, CT may show evidence of hemorrhage or extraluminal gas at the tear site.
CT
If there is mucosal laceration without perforation, it is likely to be occult on CT scan. However, CT may show evidence of hemorrhage or extraluminal gas at the tear site.[1]
References
- ↑ Young CA, Menias CO, Bhalla S, Prasad SR (2008). "CT features of esophageal emergencies". Radiographics. 28 (6): 1541–53. doi:10.1148/rg.286085520. PMID 18936020.