1.GERD Flashcards
The cardio-oesophageal sphincter
is a functional intrinsic physiological sphincter-like mechanism at the cardia which normally prevents regurgitation from the stomach
The cardio-esophageal sphincter normally prevents regurgitation from the stomach by :
- The oblique angle of insertion of the esophagus into the stomach (angle of His).
- Pinchcock action of the right crus of the diaphragm.
- The “rosette-like” arrangement of the cardiac gastric mucosa.
- Lower 4 cm of the oesophagus are intra-abdominal
angle of His
The oblique angle of insertion of the oesophagus into the stomach
Pressure in the lower esophageal sphincter is
10-25 mm Hg
35- 45 cm H2O
ETIOLOGY of GERD
(1) 1ry : Incompetence of cardio-esophageal junction
(2) 2ry: Delayed emptying of stomach
1ry : Incompetence of cardio-esophageal junction in ETIOLOGY of GERD
Factors
pathogenesis
Factors of 1ry : Incompetence of cardio-esophageal junction in ETIOLOGY of GERD
Sliding hiatus hernia.
Obesity.
Fatty meal
Chocolate
Smoking.
Caffeine consumption
Alcohol consumption.
Pathogenesis of 1ry : Incompetence of cardio-esophageal junction in ETIOLOGY of GERD
All these factors act by increasing the number of Transient lower esophageal sphincter relaxations (TLOSRs) which occur normally and are quite separate from swallow-induced relaxations
Pathogenesis of 2ry: Delayed emptying of stomach in ETIOLOGY of GERD
Pyloric stenosis
Pylorospasm due to :-D.U. & gall stones
PATHOLOGY of GERD
1- Starting of the condition
2- Progression of the condition
3- Vicious circle
Starting of the condition in PATHOLOGY of GERD
- Starts by mild inflammation & hyperemia
* Followed by superficial ulcerations of the esophageal mucosa.
Progression of the condition in PATHOLOGY of GERD
With progression of the condition,
- The musculosa is affected especially the longitudinal muscle layer
- When it spasms, it draws the cardia more & more up into the thorax resulting in increased acid reflux.
Vicious circle in PATHOLOGY of GERD
A vicious circle goes on leading to esophageal fibrosis which may end by narrowing & shortening of the esophagus.
CLINICAL PICTURE of GERD
A) Classic presentation
B) Extra-esophageal reflux disease symtoms (EERD)
Classic presentation in CLINICAL PICTURE of GERD
- Heart burn & retrosternal discomfort
- Regurgitation & water brash .
- Dysphagia :
- Odynophagia
Pathogenesis of Heart burn & retrosternal discomfort in Classic presentation in CLINICAL PICTURE of GERD
- It is the presenting symptom.
* brought about by bending over or lying flat in bed at night
meaning of water brash
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Pathogenesis of Dysphagia in Classic presentation in CLINICAL PICTURE of GERD
- At 1st, it is due to esophageal spasm & edema.
* Later, it is due to fibrosis & stricture formation
Pathogenesis of Odynophagia in Classic presentation in CLINICAL PICTURE of GERD
Painful dysphagia with severe esophagitis.
Extra-esophageal reflux disease symtoms (EERD) in CLINICAL PICTURE of GERD
1- Coughing or wheezing
2- Non-cardiac chest pain.
3- Hoarseness of voice
Pathogenesis of Coughing or wheezing in EERD in CLINICAL PICTURE of GERD
as a result of aspiration of gastric contents into the tracheo-bronchial tree.
Pathogenesis of Non-cardiac chest pain in EERD in CLINICAL PICTURE of GERD
Reflux is the most common cause of Non-cardiac chest pain
Pathogenesis of Hoarseness of voice in EERD in CLINICAL PICTURE of GERD
irritation of the vocal cords by gastric refluxate.
EERD stands for
Extra-esophageal reflux disease
Complications of GERD
1) Esophageal stricture & Schatzki ring.
2) Short esophagus.
3) Barrett’s esophagus
4) Malignancy
5) 2ry anemia
6) Inhalation pneumonia
Pathogenesis of Esophageal stricture & Schatzki ring in Complications of GERD
Fibrosis in inner circular muscle layer
Pathogenesis of Short esophagus in Complications of GERD
Fibrosis in outer longitudinal muscle layer
Pathogenesis of Barrett’s esophagus in Complications of GERD
Columnar metaplasia of the squamous lining in the lower esophagus which is pre cancerous to adenocarcinoma
Pathogenesis of Malignancy in Complications of GERD
Adenocarcinoma of the lower esophagus
Pathogenesis of 2ry anemia in Complications of GERD
minor occult bleeding from esophagitis
Pathogenesis of Inhalation pneumonia in Complications of GERD
recurring reflux.
INVESTIGATIONS of GERD
- Barium meal in Trendelenburg’s & anti Trendelenburg’s position.
- Upper GIT endoscopy :
- 24 hours pH monitoring
- Esophageal manometry
- Investigations for Saint’s triad