Oesophageal disorders
The table below lists a small group of oesophageal disorders that are not covered elsewhere in the notes.
| Disorder | Notes |
|---|---|
| Plummer-Vinson syndrome | Triad of:
Treatment includes iron supplementation and dilation of the webs |
| Mallory-Weiss syndrome | Severe vomiting → painful mucousal lacerations at the gastroesophageal junction resulting in haematemesis. Common in alcoholics |
| Boerhaave syndrome | Severe vomiting → oesophageal rupture |