Lec 02: Congenital Anomalies of the GI Tract Flashcards
When do lower respiratory organs begin to develop?
4 weeks
When is the final relative length of the esophagus reached?
7 weeks
Deviation of the tracheoesophageal septum posteriorly
Esophageal atresia
incomplete division of the cranial part of the foregut into respiratory and esophageal parts during the 4th week of life
tracheoesophageal fistula
condition commonly associated with EA
imperforate anus
failure to pass a nasogastric tube of ___cm is diagnostic of EA
10cm
What is the meaning of VACTERL association?
vertebral, anal, cardiac, tracheoesophageal, renal, limb
What is the meaning of VACTERL association?
vertebral, anal, cardiac, tracheoesophageal, renal, limb
What is the meaning of CHARGE syndrome?
coloboma, heart defects, atresia of choanae, renal anomalies, retardation of growth and development, genital anomalies, ear anomalies
Most common type of TEF?
EA with distal TEF
Type of EA that presents with scaphoid abdomen since GIT is devoid of air. Absence of air below diaphragm is pathognomonic
Isolated EA
Triad of isolated TEF without EA
- Choking when feeding
- gaseous distension of bowel
- recurrent aspiration pneumonia
(Prone/Supine) position is preferred to minimize movement of gastric contents
prone position
According to Spitz Prognostic classification, what class has birth weight
Class III
What is the radiologic sign of duodenal atresia?
double bubble sign
What is the radiologic sign of duodenal atresia?
double bubble sign
Where in the duodenum is the ampulla located?
2nd part
2 theories for choledochal cysts
- Reflux of pancreatic enzymes to CBD due to anomaly of pancreaticobuliary junction
- obstruction of distal CBD