Esophageal Disorders Flashcards
What is pyrosis?
Heartburn
What is dysphagia?
Food sticking
What is globus sensation?
Globus hystericus
What is waterbrush?
Excessive salivation secondary to vagal reflex triggered by acidification
What is the best test for diagnosing esophageal problems?
Endoscopy
What is esophageal manometry?
Testing for contractility
What are the three things that endoscopic ultrasound particularly good for?
- Stage esoph CA
- Evaluate dysplasia
- Assess submucosal lesions
What is involved in reflux testing?
Wear a monitor that detects contractility (manometry) and pH
What are the two types of hiatal hernias?
Sliding (common) and paraesophageal
What are the ssx of hiatal hernias?
Reflux and feeling of fullness
What is plummer-vinson syndrome?
Esophageal webs + anemia
What are the classic ssx of esophageal diverticula?
Halitosis
What is a traction diverticulum? Zenker?
traction = mid-esophageal Zenger = between cricohyoid/cricothyroid
What is the treatment for esophageal varices?
IVF and some other drugs
What are the ssx of achalasia?
Solid food dysphagia with weight loss and chest pain
“Bird’s beak” appearance on barium swallow = ?
Achalasia
What is the pathophysiology of achalasia?
Increased LES pressure
Proximal dilatation and lack of peristalsis
What is the treatment for achalasia?
Incurable, but surgical resection
The risk for what disease is increased with achalasia?
esophageal SCC
Who usually gets eosinophilic esophagitis?
young white males
What is the etiology of eosinophilic esophagitis?
Immunologic vs Ag sensitization
What are the ssx of eosinophilic esophagitis?
Recurrent attacks of dysphagia with food impaction