Block 1: Gastrointestinal Tract Disorders

Question 1

What are the 2 types of Gastrointestinal disorders?

Answer 1

Congenital - present at birth from failure in development

Acquired - Occurs after birth

Question 2

What are some congenital disorders?

Answer 2

i) Cleft lip and cleft palate
ii) Atresias-blockages of the tract
iii) Stenosis - narrowing of the tract
iv) Fistulas - an abnormal opening between two organs or an organ cavity and the outside.