Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
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What is the definition of Mallory-Weiss Syndrome?
A condition characterized by mucosal tears at the ESOPHAGOGASTRIC JUNCTION, sometimes with HEMATEMESIS. Typically it is caused by forceful bouts of retching or VOMITING.
What are the alternative names for Mallory-Weiss Syndrome?
  • Mallory-Weiss syndrome
  • Gastroesophageal laceration-hemorrhage
  • Mallory-Weiss laceration
  • Mallory-Weiss tear
  • Mucosal lacerations - gastroesophageal junction
Who are the top Mallory-Weiss Syndrome Local Doctors?
Rogelio Silva
Advanced in Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Dr. Rogelio Silva
Gastroenterology
Advanced in Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Dr. Rogelio Silva
Gastroenterology

Advocate Medical Group Gastroenterology

10500 S Cicero Ave, 
Oak Lawn, IL 
708-424-1202
Languages Spoken:
English
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Rogelio Silva is a Gastroenterologist in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Silva is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mallory-Weiss Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

Elite in Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Dr. Dennis Meighan
Gastroenterology
Elite in Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Dr. Dennis Meighan
Gastroenterology

Naples Community Hospital Inc

350 7th St N, 
Naples, FL 
239-624-2730
Languages Spoken:
English
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Dennis Meighan is a Gastroenterologist in Naples, Florida. Dr. Meighan is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mallory-Weiss Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Mallory-Weiss Syndrome, Crohn's Disease, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

 
 
 
 
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Advanced in Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Dr. Parviz Gholami
Gastroenterology
Advanced in Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Dr. Parviz Gholami
Gastroenterology

BHMA Gastroenterology- Bristol

1 Medical Park Blvd, 
Bristol, TN 
423-844-1121
Languages Spoken:
English
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. Dr. Gholami is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mallory-Weiss Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholestasis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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What are the latest Mallory-Weiss Syndrome Clinical Trials?
Randomized Controlled Multi-Center Non-Inferiority Trial of UI-EWD (Nexpowder™) vs. Conventional Treatment as First-Line Endoscopic Therapy for Patients With High-Risk Nonvariceal Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding (TREET)
Randomized Controlled Multi-Center Non-Inferiority Trial of UI-EWD (Nexpowder™) vs. Conventional Treatment as First-Line Endoscopic Therapy for Patients With High-Risk Nonvariceal Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding (TREET)
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: September 23, 2025
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable

Summary: A prospective, multi-center, noninferiority randomized controlled trial designed to compare the efficacy of UI-EWD (Nexpowder™) hemostatic powder versus conventional endoscopic hemostatic therapy in patients presenting with acute overt gastrointestinal bleeding which is found at endoscopy to be due to one of the following sources: a gastric or duodenal ulcer with active bleeding (spurting or oozin...

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center