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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
Dr. Rajendra Prasad Centre For Ophthalmic Sciences, 
New Delhi, DL, IN 

Vivek Kumar practices in New Delhi, 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, His Bundle Tachycardia, Typhus, Bone Marrow Aspiration, 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 Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, 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