Class 18 & 19 Flashcards
Esophageal atresia
condition in which the esophagus ends in a pouch (dead end) and does not connect to the stomach
tracheoesophageal fistula
abnormal connection between the trachea and the esophagus
in which congenital anomaly is vomiting and drooling common
Esophageal atresia
In which congenital anomaly is choking and coughing (due to milk in lungs) and abdominal distension (due to air getting into stomach) common in?
tracheoesophageal fistula
what are complications of tracheoesophageal fistula and esophageal atresia
repeated pneumonia and failure to gain weight
Paralysis of a tube is also called?
a functional obstruction
A physical thing that blocks a tube is an example of?
a mechanical obstruction
Why will ischemia and necrosis occur with obstructions
due to accumulation of gas and fluid which causes bloating. This puts pressure on blood vessels and results in less blood flow.
Hirschsprung Disease
also called congenital aganglionic megacolon. There is reduced PNS innervation to the colon. The result is a hugely distended colon.
Manifestations of colon cancer
- pain
- change in bowel habits
- bleeding or anemia
- fatigue
mortality rate of pancreatic cancer
almost 100% due to late diagnosis
Why is pernicious anemia a complication of gastritis?
cannot absorb vitamin B12 because there is no intrinsic factor which is usually produced in the stomach
Why is gastric carcinoma a complication of gastritis?
due to chronic inflammation
Peptic ulcer disease can be a complication of?
gastritis
PUD
a break or ulceration in the protective mucosal lining of the stomach or duodenum
Ischemic ulcers
caused by decreased blood flow
cushing ulcers
associated with severe head injury or brain surgery
curling ulcers
associated with burn injuries