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Mallory-Weiss Tear

Management of upper GI bleeding from mucosal tears.

Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGP (General Practitioner)
Last reviewed: 21 October 2025
GastroenterologyEmergency Medicine

Clinical Guidelines

NICE guideline [CG141]: Acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding in over 16s: management
National
ACG Clinical Guideline: Upper Gastrointestinal and Ulcer Bleeding
Local
Clinical Practice Guideline For the Endoscopic Management of Non-variceal Non-peptic Ulcer Bleeding
Local
Diagnosis and management of nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage: European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) Guideline
Local
Guidelines for Nonvariceal Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Local

Recent iatroX Q&As

  • What are the key clinical features that suggest a Mallory-Weiss tear in a patient with upper GI bleeding?Updated: 8/17/2025
  • How should I approach the initial management of a patient presenting with hematemesis and a suspected Mallory-Weiss tear?Updated: 8/17/2025
  • What investigations are recommended to confirm a diagnosis of Mallory-Weiss tear in primary care settings?Updated: 8/17/2025
  • When should I consider referring a patient with a Mallory-Weiss tear for endoscopy or surgical intervention?Updated: 8/17/2025
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