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Snore-induced Mallory-Weiss syndrome
Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology
|February 1, 1987
Summary
Intense snoring can cause Mallory-Weiss gastric mucosa lacerations, leading to upper gastrointestinal bleeding. This potential cause of gastrointestinal hemorrhage warrants consideration in patients who snore.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Sleep Medicine
Background:
- Upper gastrointestinal bleeding is a significant clinical concern.
- Mallory-Weiss lesions are a known cause of upper GI bleeds.
- The association between snoring and GI bleeding is not widely recognized.