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Learn About Mallory-Weiss Syndrome

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?
Elite in Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Gastroenterology
Elite in Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Gastroenterology
350 7th St N, 
Naples, FL 
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients

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. Dr. Meighan is currently accepting new patients.

Elite in Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Elite in Mallory-Weiss Syndrome

AIIMS, Patna

Patna, BR, IN 

Vivek Kumar practices in Patna, India. Mr. Kumar is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Mallory-Weiss Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Mallory-Weiss Syndrome, Membranous Nephropathy, Chronic Kidney Disease, Glomerulonephritis, and Kidney Transplant.

 
 
 
 
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Rogelio Silva
Advanced in Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Gastroenterology
Advanced in Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Gastroenterology

Advocate Medical Group Gastroenterology

10500 S Cicero Ave, 
Oak Lawn, IL 
Languages Spoken:
English

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 Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

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)

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