Upper GI (stomach and oesophagus) Flashcards
describe the dysphagia associated with motility issues
intermittent
both solids and liquids from outset
non-progressive
what are the features of systemic sclerosis
calcinosis Raynauds oEsophageal dysmotility sclerodactyly telangiectasia (CREST)
oesophageal dysmotility + blurred vision / ptosis
myasthenia gravis
1st line Ix for dysphagia
OGD
+ FBC
Ix required if consideration for fundoplication
ambulatory oesophageal pH and manometry studies
tx benign oesophageal stricture
dilation and high dose PPI
triad of plummer vinson
oesophageal webs + glossitis + iron deficiency anaemia
in post-menopausal wmoen
tx of plummer vinson
dilation and iron supplement
virus associated with SCC of oesophagus
HPV
cancer of lower 1/3 oesophagus
adenocarcinoma
ix oesophageal cancer
OGD + biopsy
initial staging in oesophageal cancer
CTCAP
staging in oesophageal cancer if localised disease seen on CTCAP
EUS +/- FNA
staging in oesophageal cancer if metastasis/not localised seen on CTCAP
PET CT
or laparoscopy to detect peritoneal disease
tx localised SCC oesophageal cancer
radical chemo/radio
best treatment of oesophageal cancer
surgery - endoscopic resection or oesophagectomy (stage 2 and above)
diagnositic test achalasia
oesophageal manometry
barium swallow of achalasia
birds beak
pharmacological tx achalasia
nitrates or CCB
Botox - if not suitable for surgery
1st line surgical tx of achalasia
endoscopic balloon dilation
definitive surgical tx of achalasia if recurrent or persistent symptoms
hellers cardiomyotomy + lifelong PPI
CXR/barium swallow of Diffuse oesophageal spasms
corkscrew appearance/nut cracker
1st line ix for Diffuse oesophageal spasms
OGD
young male
atopic
OGD - mucosal furrows
schatzi rings
eosinophilic oesophagitis
retrosternal discomfort made worse with eating/lying down
odynophagia
GORD
ix of GORD
usually trial of treatment before OGD unless red flags
> 55 symptoms > 4 weeks weight loss dysphagia persistent symptoms despite treatment
lifestyle advice for GORD
o Diet change, weight loss, reduce alcohol and smoking.
o Small, regular, meals, avoid eating before going to bed.
o Elevate the end of the bed
review meds
tx GORD in patients who have not had OGD
PPI for 1 months
tx GORD in patients who have oesophagitis on OGD
full dose PPI 1-2 months
- if this works then low dose
- if not then double dose for 1 month