Esophagus & Stomach

Question 1

3 areas of Esophageal narrowing

Answer 1

Cricopharyngeus
L mainstem bronchus
Diaphragmatic hiatus

Question 2

Most common esophageal pathology

Answer 2

GERD

Question 3

Normal resting pressure of the LES

Answer 3

6-26mmHg

Question 4

Most common defect in the LES that leads to GERD

Answer 4

Intraabdominal length

Question 5

Most common complication of Fundoplication

Answer 5

Dysphagia

Question 6

Nissen Fundoplication

Answer 6

360 degrees enwrapment of the esophagus

Question 7

Hallmark of intestinal metaplasia in Barrett’s esophagus

Answer 7

Intestinal goblet cells

Question 8

A classic presentation of retching, chest pain and inability to pass NGT

Answer 8

Borchardt’s triad

Question 9

Borchardt’s triad is considered a surgical emergency due to

Answer 9

Esophageal strangulation

Question 10

Area of potential weakness situated behind the esophagus at the cricopharyngeus level

Answer 10

Killian’s triangle

Question 11

In esophageal diverticula >50%, wide excision should be avoided in order to avoid

Answer 11

Narrowing of the esophagus

Question 12

An Epiphrenic Diverticula may be associated with what type of hernia

Answer 12

Hiatal

Question 13

A primary motility disorder characterized by the loss of peristaltic waveform and inability of the LES to relax

Answer 13

Achalasia

Question 14

Bird’s beak esophagus

Answer 14

Achalasia

Question 15

Corkscrew deformity

Answer 15

Diffuse/segmental esophageal spasm

Question 16

Spontaneous rupture of the esophagus

Answer 16

Boerhaave’s Syndrome

Question 17

Precursor lesion of Esophageal Adenocarcinoma

Answer 17

Barrett’s metaplasia

Question 18

Presents with dysphagia, atrophic oral mucosa, spoon-shaped fingers with brittle nails and chronic anemia

Answer 18

Plummer-Vinson Syndrome