Mallory-Weiss syndrome natural history, complications and prognosis
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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
Natural History
Mallory-Weiss tears heal quickly in the absence of portal hypertensive. Patients should be assessed for hemodynamic stability and determine the need for fluid resuscitation and/or blood transfusion.
Complications
- Hemorrhage
- Organ ischemia and infarction
Prognosis
Repeated bleeding is uncommon and the outcome is usually good. Cirrhosis of the liver and problems with blood clotting make future bleeding episodes more likely to occur.