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SBM IV GI > Esophageal Physiology, Motility, GERD > Flashcards

Esophageal Physiology, Motility, GERD Flashcards

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manometry findings

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  • hypercontractile states: achalasia, diffuse esophageal spasm
  • hypocontractile states:
    • ineffective motility: achalaisa, CREST
    • hypotensive LES: transient LES relaxations
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pathophys of achalasia

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injiury to ganglionic cells in myenteric plexis –> LES can’t relax

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corkscrew esophagus

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diffuse esophageal spasm

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esophageal shelf on imaging

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cancer

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spikes on imaging

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candida esophagitis

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