[Endoscopic diagnosis and directed surgical treatment of the Mallory-Weiss syndrome using cardiatomy].

18 cases of Mallory-Weiss-syndrome verified endoscopically are reported. The patient group is surveyed with regard to age and sex distribution as well as accompanying diseases responsible for vomiting. 16 patients were treated conservatively, 2 underwent surgery. Diagnosis, indication of surgical management by selective cardiomyotomy and fundal plasty are described in 2 cases.