| Mallory-Weiss tear diagnosed in the immediate postpartum period: a case report. | |
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PMID: 19772708 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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BACKGROUND: Mallory-Weiss tears occur rarely during pregnancy, labour and delivery, and the puerperium, despite the increased frequency of retching and vomiting. CASE: We describe a Mallory-Weiss syndrome diagnosed during the immediate postpartum period in a 34-year-old primigravida. The syndrome initially manifested as lower gastrointestinal bleeding and melena. CONCLUSION: If unrecognized, this complication may lead to life-threatening internal bleeding. It is important to look for an occult bleeding source with such a presentation, and prompt intervention is essential. |
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Authors:
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Mehdi Parva; Mark Finnegan; Cary Keiter; Giancarlo Mercogliano; Christian M Perez |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology Canada : JOGC = Journal d'obstétrique et gynécologie du Canada : JOGC Volume: 31 ISSN: 1701-2163 ISO Abbreviation: J Obstet Gynaecol Can Publication Date: 2009 Aug |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-09-23 Completed Date: 2009-10-29 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 101126664 Medline TA: J Obstet Gynaecol Can Country: Canada |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 740-3 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Lankenau Hospital, Wynnewood, PA, USA. |
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Adult Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal Female Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / etiology Humans Mallory-Weiss Syndrome / diagnosis* Melena / etiology Postpartum Period* |
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