Esophagus and Stomach Flashcards
Secreted by the stomach for Vit B12 Absorption
Intrinsic factor
Absorbs B12
Small Intestine
MC Maldigestion syndrome
Lactase deficiency
MCC of small intestine obstructions
Adhesions
MCC of colonic obstruction
Colonic Ca
Midline, vague abdominal pain
Visceral
Most sensitive test for diagnosis of GERD
24H ambulatory pH monitoring
Normal squamous mucosa of the DISTAL esophagus is replaced by columnar METAPLASIA
Barrett’s Esophagus
Results from ingestion of gluten-containing grains
Celiac disease
MC causes of abdominal pain
IBS
Functional dyspepsia
Initial procedure for evaluation of dysphagia
Barium Swallow
Most important indication for urgent endoscopy
Severity of initial hemorrhage
Antibiotic prophylaxis recommendations
Bile duct obstruction without cholangitis undergoing ERCP anticipating incomplete drainage*
Sterile pancreatic fluid collection via ERCP* and Transmural drainage
Cystic lesions along GIT and mediastinum with EUS-FNA
All patients on percutaneous endoscopic feeding tube replacement
Cirrhosis with GIB (initiate upon admission)
*cont after procedure
INR goal for patients on warfarin prior to endoscopy
= 1.5
3-7 days discontinued
When to discontinue aspirin prior to endoscopy
Not recommended
Unless with dipyridamole (2-7 days prior)
Interval between last dose of heparin and endoscopy
4-6 hours prior to procedure
Interval between last dose of thienopyridines and endoscopy
Clopidogrel: 5 days
Prasugrel: 7 days
Ticlopidine: 10-14 days
First step of treatment of GOO
Gastric decompression with an NGT and subsequent lavage for removal of retained material
Charcot’s triad
RUQ + fever + jaundice
Ascending Cholangitis
Major risk factor for esophageal adenocarcinoma
Barret’s epithelium
Preferred colorectal cancer prevention strategy
Colonoscopy q 10 years for asymptomatic >/= 50 years old
FOBT or FIT annually
CT colonography q 5 years
Flexible sigmoidoscopy q 5 years
Double-contrast barium enema q 5 years
IBD screening recommendation
>8 years UC/CD or with >15 years with left-sided UC
Colonoscopy with biopsies q 1-3 years
Screening for FAP
Sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy annually, beginning at age 10-12 years
MC esophageal symptom
Heartburn (Pyrosis)
MCC of esophageal chest pain
GERD
Odynophagia + GERD
Esophageal ulcer
Deep erosion
Lump or fullness in the throat felt irrespective of swallowing
Globus sensation/globus hystericus
Excessive salivation resulting from bagal reflex triggered by acidification
Water brash
Used to diagnose motility disorders
Manometry
MC viscera in hiatal hernia
Stomach
Steakhouse syndrome
Schatzki ring
lumen <13mm
MC esophageal diverticula
Epiphrenic
MC congenital esophageal anomaly
Esophageal atresia
Caused by loss of GANGLION cells within the esophageal myenteric plexus
Achalasia
Corkscrew esophagus
Diffuse esophageal spasm (DES)
Bird-beak appearance
Achalasia
Pathophysiology of GERD
EGJ incompetence via
transient LES relaxation or
LES hypotension or
Anatomic distortion
Most severe histologic consequence of GERD
Barrett’s metaplasia with associated risk of esophageal adenocarcinoma
Infectious esophagitis becomes more common in AIDS patient with CD4 level
<100