17-2 -- Esophagus Flashcards
3 Functional causes of Esophageal obstruction?
Nutcracker Esophagus
Diffuse Esophageal Spasms
LES dysfunction - increased pressure
What can cause Zenker Diverticulum?
Increased intraesophageal pressure
Functional causes of Esophageal obstruction disrupt?
Coordinated peristalsis
What can cause Benign Esophageal Stenosis?
Inflammation and scarring from GERD
How does Benign Esophageal Stenosis differ from carcinomas?
Patient maintains appetite and weight
Esophageal webs are associated with?
GERD, skin diseases, graft vs. host
Plummer Vinson Syndrome
Plummer Vinson Syndrome
Iron deficient anemia, Cheilosis, Koilonychia, Glossitis
=> Esophageal webs
Semi-circumferential lesions in the esophagus
Webs
Circumferential and thicker lesions in the esophagus
Schatzki’s rings
2 Types of Schatzki’s rings?
Type A - Above GE junction
Type B - @ Squamocolumnar juction
Type A Schatzki rings are covered by what type of mucosa?
Squamous
Type B Schatzki rings are covered by what type of mucosa?
Gastric mucosa
Triad of Achalasia?
- Incomplete LES relaxation
- Increased LES tone
- Aperistalsis of esophagus
Triad of Achalasia?
- Incomplete LES relaxation
- Increased LES tone
- Aperistalsis of esophagus
Primary Achalasia is due to?
Degeneration of Nitric Oxide producing neurons that normally relax LES
Secondary Achalasia is due to?
Chagas disease (Trypanosoma Cruzi) - Destroys myenteric plexus
In what direction are Mallory Weiss Tears?
Longitudinal mucosal tears
What usually causes Mallory Weiss Tears?
Alcohol use that results in severe retching and vomiting
In what esophageal tear will it likely present with hematemesis?
Mallory Weiss Tear
In what esophageal tear will it likely present with chest pain, tachypnea, shock?
Boerhaave Syndrome