MALLORY WEISS SYNDROME
\mˈaləɹˌi wˈa͡ɪs sˈɪndɹə͡ʊm], \mˈaləɹˌi wˈaɪs sˈɪndɹəʊm], \m_ˈa_l_ə_ɹ_ˌi w_ˈaɪ_s s_ˈɪ_n_d_ɹ_əʊ_m]\
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Mucosal tears usually linear and confined to the esophagogastric junction but may be located in the fundus of the stomach or in the distal esophagus. Upper gastrointestinal bleeding from these lacerations is often precipitated by retching or vomiting.
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