Exam 1: GI Flashcards
A hiatal hernia is diagnosed using
Barium Swallow
50-94% of patients with Gerd have a
Type 1 hiatal hernia
In order to diagnose GERD, you would do a
EGD (Esophagogstrododenoscopy)
A surgical option for the treatment of GERD that also repairs hiatal hernias at the same time is called
Nissen Fundoplication
Famotidine (H2 receptor antagonist) dose for GERD tx is
10 mg twice daily
Cimetidine (H2 receptor antagonist) dose for GERD tx is
200 mg twice daily
Treatment of Mild Gerd includes
- lifestyle changes
- H2 receptor antagonists “-tidine”
- Antacids
Treatment of severe Gerd includes
- Lifestyle changes
- Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs “-prazole”)
Omeprazole (PPI) dose for GERD tx is
10 mg daily
Lansoprazole (PPI) dose for GERD tx is
15 mg daily
Pantoprazole (PPI) dose for GERD tx is
20 mg daily
Most common esophageal disorder is
Achalasia
Diagnosis of achalasia includes
Barium swallow (displaying a “birds beak”)
treatment options for achalasia includes
- Pneumatic balloon dilation (~50% effective)
- Endoscopic botulinum toxin (wears off)
- Esophageal myotomy (Heller myotomy)
A false diverticulum / outpouching of mucosa is known as
Zenker’s diverticulum
Zenker’s diverticulum is diagnosed with
Fluoroscopy with barium
Treatment of a Zenker’s diverticulum that is < 1 cm is
conservative management
Treatment of a Zenker’s diverticulum that is > 1 cm is
Excision of the diverticulum
Esophageal spasm is diagnosed via
manometry
Mallory Weiss syndrome is diagnosed via
EGD (Esophagogstrododenoscopy); usually resolves spontaneously
Esophageal varices are diagnosed via
EGD (Esophagogstrododenoscopy)
The best way to diagnose an esophageal perforation is
chest CT most sensitive
How treat esophageal perforation
NG tube placement + antibiotics with emergent surgical repair
Diagnosis / Treatment of foreign bodies include
Endoscopy (EGD) both dx and therapeutic
what type of hernia is when the GE junction rises above the diaphragm but the fundus remains below the GE junction?
Type I (sliding)
Gerd and Barret’s esophagus are both associated with which type of esophageal cancer?
Adenocarcinoma
MC causes of gastritis include
H-pylori infection and chronic NSAID use
To define the anatomical location of gastritis you would do a
Endoscopy
To determine the etiology of gastritis you would do a
biopsy
If H.pylori gastritis was suspected you could dx it with
Urea C13 or C14 breath testing OR H.pylori stool antigen
Treatment of gastritis includes
PPI, H2 blockers, and +/- sucralfate
Dx of Peptic ulcer disease includes
EGD and Biopsy (can also test for H-pylori)
Tx of uncomplicated PUD is
PPI (like omeprazole) x 2 weeks with antibiotics for H. pylori
Tx of complicated PUD is
PPI x 4 weeks with antibiotics for H. pylori
Antibiotic tx for H.pylori is
Clarithromycin (500 mg) and amoxicillin (1g) BID regimen x 14 days
Esomeprazole dose for tx of PUD is
20-40 mg
Lansoprazole dose for tx of PUD is
30 mg
Omeprazole dose for tx of PUD is
20-40 mg
what type of gastric ulcer dz has the lowest risk of cancer?
Type II
what type of gastric ulcer dz is the most common?
Type I
what type of gastric ulcer dz is secondary to chronic NSAID use?
Type III
If a gastric ulcer fails to heal after adequate medical therapy then it is highly suggested of an
underlying malignancny
Indications for the surgical treatment of gastric ulcers is
bleeding, perforation, obstruction, intractability, and high suspicion of malignancy
All surgical procedures of gastric ulcers involves
excision of the ulcer (unlike duodenal ulcer)
Surgical options to repair gastrointestinal continuity after an ulcer includes one of three options
- Billroth I
- Billroth II
- Roux-en-Y
Operative intervention such as Truncal vagotomy with pyloroplasty or antrectomy is treatment for
Complicated PUD (manifestations of complicated gastric AND duodenal ulcers)
MC cause of UGI bleeds is
Bleeding PUD
Bleeding PUD is confirmed with
EGD / endoscopy
Perforated PUD is diagnosed via
Upright CXR that may show free intraperitoneal air (pneumoperitoneum)
Inability to tolerate oral intake / projectile vomiting shortly after eating; weight loss
Also a possible complication of Bilroth I is suggestive of
Gastric outlet obstruction