Esophagus & Stomach Flashcards
Etiology of diaphragmatic hernia
Structural deterioration of PHRENO-ESOPHAGEAL Membrane
Borchardt’s triad (diphragmatic hernia)
Chest pain
Retching
Inability to pass NGT
Area of potential weakness situated behind the esophagus at the level of esophagus
Killian’s tringle
Site of zenker’s diverticula
Location of epiphrenic esophageal diverticula
Distal 10 cm of esophagus
Location of mid thoracic esophageal diverticula
4 above and below carina
Triad of achalasia
Hypertensive LES
Aperistalsis of esophageal body
Failure of LES to relax
Cork screw deformity
Diffuse esophageal spasm
Most common primary esophageal motility disorder
Nutcracker esophagus
True surgical emergency
Esophageal perforation
Define BOERHAAVE’s syndrome of esophageal perforation
Spontaneous rupture of esophagus with usual history of resisting vomiting
Most common site of esophageal perforation
Left pleural cavity
Just above the gastroesophageal junction
Diagnostic for esophageal perforation
Water soluble contrast esophagogram (GASTROGRAFIN)
Surgical treatment for esophageal rupture
Posterolateral thoracotomy
How many weeks should antacids should be given in GERD
12 weeks
Other name for trans-thoracic esophagectomy
Ivor-Lewis procedure
Surgery used for palliative for esophageal CA
Transhiatal esophagectomy
Manueuver: mobilization of fixed portion of duodenum
Kocher’s maneuver
Syndrome with atrophic oral mucosa, spoon shaped fingers, brittle nails and chronic anemia
Plummer-Vinson syndrome
+) esophageal web (pre malignant
Other name for trans-thoracic esophagectomy
Ivor-Lewis procedure
Surgery used for palliative for esophageal CA
Transhiatal esophagectomy