Risk Factors for an Iatrogenic Mallory-Weiss Tear Requiring Bleeding Control during a Screening Upper Endoscopy

Figure 2

An iatrogenic Mallory-Weiss tear was shown during endoscopic examination and hemostasis using a hemoclip. (a) There were no mucosal tears in the gastrointestinal junction in the initial endoscopy. (b) A mucosal tear occurred during the endoscopic procedure. (c) Two hemoclips were used for bleeding control and to close the torn mucosa.

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