[The Mallory-Weiss syndrome (MWS)].

Mallory and Weiss (1929) described the syndrome which is characterized by hemorrhages from mucous membrane gaps of the cardia ner the esophagus. There are many causes responsible: sudden intraluminal pressure, obliteration of the mucous membrane, alcohol excess, voluminous meals, myocard infarction. In 3-5% hyperemesis is accompanied by Mallory-Weiss-Syndrome. For diagnosis endoscopy is the method of choice; if conservative therapy is without result, surgical measures are necessary. Lately endoscopic electrocoagulation gains more and more importance. 2 cases are reported.