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?
Elite in Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Gastroenterology
Elite in Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Gastroenterology
Referral may be required

UPMC Digestive Health Care

700 High Street, Floor 2, 
Williamsport, PA 
Languages Spoken:
English, Hindi, Punjabi
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Vivek Kumar, MD, specializes in gastroenterology and is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at UPMC Susquehanna Health Digestive Disease Center and is affiliated with UPMC Muncy and UPMC Williamsport. He completed his medical degree at Delhi University Maulana Azad Medical College. Dr. Kumar is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mallory-Weiss Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mallory-Weiss Syndrome, Acute Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Kumar is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Kumar is currently accepting new patients.

Advanced in Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Gastroenterology
Advanced in Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Gastroenterology
Referral may be required

Advocate Medical Group Gastroenterology

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

Rogelio Silva is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Silva is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mallory-Weiss Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 59 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Silva is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology.

 
 
 
 
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Elite in Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Gastroenterology
Elite in Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Gastroenterology
Referral may be required

Naples Community Hospital Inc

350 7th St N, 
Naples, FL 
Languages Spoken:
English

Dennis Meighan is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Naples, Florida. Dr. Meighan is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mallory-Weiss Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mallory-Weiss Syndrome, Crohn's Disease, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

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