Chapter 14 - Oral Cavity - Parts 4 Flashcards
The esophagus is located posterior to what?
trachea
The esophagus is noted as the beginning of what? What is the end?
GI tract
anus
The esophagus runs from the ______ to the _____ _____.
epiglottis
gastroesophageal junction
The esophagus is lined by what?
Esophageal mucosa
What are the 4 types of obstructive and vascular lesions of the esophagus?
Mechanical
Functional
Ectopic
Esophageal varices
When a thin, noncanalized cord replaced a segment of esophagus.
atresia
Artesia is an example of what kind of obstructive of the esophagus?
mechanical
Atresia is usually associated with what?
A fistula
What is it called where there is a connection btw esophagus and trachea?
Tracheal fistula
Besides atresia and tracheal fistula what else can cause a mechanical obstruction of the esophagus?
stenosis (fibrosis)
Uncoordinated peristalsis is called what?
aperistalsis
Aperistalsis is what kind of obstruction of the esophagus?
functional
Achalasia is what kind of esophageal obstruction?
functional
What does achalasia mean?
“failure to relax”
What is characterized by a triad of things?
achalasia
What is the triad associated with Achalasia?
- Incomplete LES relaxation
- Increased LES tone
- Esophageal aperistalsis
What are some things that can happen with people with Achalasia?
dysphagia, regurgitation, chest pain (heartburn), weight loss
Achalasia can cause dilation of the esophagus where?
Proximal area
What are some treatments for Achalasia?
botulinum toxin
Pneumatic dilation
What are the two types of Achalasia?
Primary and secondary
Is primary or secondary Achalasia MC?
primary
What is primary Achalasia?
Los of INHIBITORY innervation to the LES
What is secondary Achalasia?
Co-morbidity impairs esophageal functioning.