Stomach, C41 P270-281 Flashcards
ANATOMY
Identify the parts of the stomach:
P270 (Picture)
- Cardia
- Fundus
- Body
- Antrum
- Incisura angularis
- Lesser curvature
- Greater curvature
- Pylorus
ANATOMY
Identify the blood supply to
the stomach:
P271 (Picture)
- Left gastric artery
- Right gastric artery
- Right gastroepiploic artery
- Left gastroepiploic artery
- Short gastrics (from spleen)
ANATOMY
What space lies behind the stomach?
P271
Lesser sac; the pancreas lies behind the
stomach
ANATOMY
What is the opening into the
lesser sac?
P271
Foramen of Winslow
ANATOMY
What are the folds of gastric
mucosa called?
P271
Rugae
GASTRIC PHYSIOLOGY Define the products of the following stomach cells: Gastric parietal cells P271
HCl
Intrinsic factor
GASTRIC PHYSIOLOGY Define the products of the following stomach cells: Chief cells P271
PEPsinogen (Think: “a PEPpy chief”)
GASTRIC PHYSIOLOGY Define the products of the following stomach cells: Mucous neck cells P271
Bicarbonate
Mucus
GASTRIC PHYSIOLOGY Define the products of the following stomach cells: G cells P271
Gastrin (Think: G cells = Gastrin)
GASTRIC PHYSIOLOGY
Where are G cells located?
P271
Antrum
GASTRIC PHYSIOLOGY
What is pepsin?
P271
Proteolytic enzyme that hydrolyzes peptide
bonds
GASTRIC PHYSIOLOGY
What is intrinsic factor?
P271
Protein secreted by the parietal cells that
combines with vitamin B12 and allows
for absorption in the terminal ileum
GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE (GERD)
What is it?
P272
Excessive reflux of gastric contents into
the esophagus, “heartburn”
GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE (GERD)
What is pyrosis?
P272
Medical term for heartburn
GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE (GERD)
What are the causes?
P272
Decreased lower esophageal sphincter (LES) tone ( >50% of cases) Decreased esophageal motility to clear refluxed fluid Gastric outlet obstruction Hiatal hernia in ≈50% of patients
GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE (GERD)
What are the signs/symptoms?
P272
Heartburn, regurgitation, respiratory
problems/pneumonia from aspiration of
refluxed gastric contents; substernal pain
GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE (GERD) What disease must be ruled out when the symptoms of GERD are present? P272
Coronary artery disease
GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE (GERD)
What tests are included in
the workup?
P272
EGD UGI contrast study with esophagogram 24-hour acid analysis (pH probe in esophagus) Manometry, EKG, CXR
GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE (GERD)
What is the medical treatment?
P272
Small meals PPIs (proton-pump inhibitors) or H(2) blockers Elevation of head at night and no meals prior to sleeping
GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE (GERD)
What are the indications for surgery?
P272
Intractability (failure of medical treatment)
Respiratory problems as a result of reflux
and aspiration of gastric contents (e.g.,
pneumonia)
Severe esophageal injury (e.g., ulcers,
hemorrhage, stricture, ± Barrett’s
esophagus)
GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE (GERD)
What is Barrett’s esophagus?
P272
Columnar metaplasia from the normal
squamous epithelium as a result of
chronic irritation from reflux
GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE (GERD)
What is the major concern
with Barrett’s esophagus?
P273
Developing cancer
GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE (GERD)
What type of cancer develops
in Barrett’s esophagus?
P273
Adenocarcinoma
GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE (GERD) What percentage of patients with GERD develops Barrett’s esophagus? P273
10%
GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE (GERD) What percentage of patients with Barrett’s esophagus will develop adenocarcinoma? P273
7% lifetime (5%–10%)
GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE (GERD) What is the treatment of Barrett’s esophagus with dysplasia? P273
Nonsurgical: endoscopic mucosal resection and photodynamic therapy; other options include radiofrequency ablation, cryoablation (these methods are also often used for mucosal adenocarcinoma)
GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE (GERD) Define the following surgical options for severe GERD: Lap Nissen P273 (picture)
360 fundoplication—2 cm long
laparoscopically
GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE (GERD) Define the following surgical options for severe GERD: Belsey mark IV P274 (picture)
240 to 270 fundoplication performed
through a thoracic approach
GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE (GERD) Define the following surgical options for severe GERD: Hill P274 (picture)
Arcuate ligament repair (close large
esophageal hiatus) and gastropexy to
diaphragm (suture stomach to diaphragm)
GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE (GERD) Define the following surgical options for severe GERD: Toupet P275 (picture)
Incomplete (around 200) posterior wrap
(laparoscopic) often used with severe
decreased esophageal motility
GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE (GERD)
How does the Nissen wrap work?
P275
Thought to work by improving the lower esophageal sphincter: 1. Increasing LES tone 2. Elongating LES ≈3 cm 3. Returning LES into abdominal cavity
GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE (GERD)
In what percentage of patients does Lap Nissen
work?
P275
85% (70%–95%)
GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE (GERD)
What are the postoperative
complications of Lap Nissen?
P275
- Gas-bloat syndrome
- Stricture
- Dysphagia
- Spleen injury requiring splenectomy
- Esophageal perforation
- Pneumothorax
GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE (GERD)
What is gas-bloat syndrome?
P275
Inability to burp or vomit
GASTRIC CANCER
What is the incidence?
P275
Low in United States (10/100,000); high in Japan (78/100,000)
GASTRIC CANCER
What are the associated risk factors?
P275
Diet—smoked meats, high nitrates, low
fruits and vegetables, alcohol, tobacco
Environment—raised in high-risk area,
poor socioeconomic status, atrophic
gastritis, male gender, blood type A,
previous partial gastrectomy, pernicious
anemia, polyps, Helicobacter pylori
GASTRIC CANCER
What is the average age at
the time of discovery?
P276
> 60 years
GASTRIC CANCER
What is the ratio of male to
female patients?
P276
3:2