title: [The Mallory-Weiss syndrome (MWS)].
abstract: Mallory and Weiss (1929) described the syndrome which is characterized by hemorrhages from mucous membrane gaps of the cardia ner the esophagus. There are many causes responsible: sudden intraluminal pressure, obliteration of the mucous membrane, alcohol excess, voluminous meals, myocard infarction. In 3-5% hyperemesis is accompanied by Mallory-Weiss-Syndrome. For diagnosis endoscopy is the method of choice; if conservative therapy is without result, surgical measures are necessary. Lately endoscopic electrocoagulation gains more and more importance. 2 cases are reported.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000437:Alcoholism / Q000150:complications; D000863:Antacids / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001803:Blood Transfusion; D004564:Electrocoagulation; D004724:Endoscopy; D005260:Female; D006396:Hematemesis; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008309:Mallory-Weiss Syndrome; D008875:Middle Aged; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000150:complications; D011312:Pressure
chemical_list: D000863:Antacids
vernacular_title: Mallory-Weiss-Syndrom (MWS)