Abstract |
A young presented to the emergency department after ingesting multiple drugs. Upper gastrointestinal bleeding developed after emesis was induced with syrup of ipecac. A small Mallory-Weiss tear of the cardioesophageal junction was found at endoscopy. This case is presented to alert physicians to this uncommon complication of ipecac-induced emesis.
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Authors | D Tandberg, E J Liechty, D Fishbein |
Journal | Annals of emergency medicine
(Ann Emerg Med)
Vol. 10
Issue 10
Pg. 521-3
(Oct 1981)
ISSN: 0196-0644 [Print] United States |
PMID | 6116471
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Adult
- Endoscopy
- Female
- Humans
- Ipecac
(adverse effects)
- Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
(etiology)
- Suicide, Attempted
- Vomiting
(chemically induced, complications)
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