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What does MWT stand for?

Mallory-Weiss Tear (tear in esophagus usually preceded by vomiting)


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5) Possible reasons for the initial hematemesis in our patient include Mallory-Weiss tears, swallowed nasopharyngeal blood, and red dye-ingested beverages or foods.
1,2) The most common causes of acute UGIB in an outpatient setting include peptic ulcer disease, gastritis, esophageal varices, esophagitis, Mallory-Weiss tear, or malignancy.

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