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Upper GI Surgery Flashcards

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What are the different types of oesophageal cancer?

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Adenocarcinoma

Squamous cell carcinoma

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What is adenocarcinoma associated with in oesophageal cancer?

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Distal oesophagus
Obesity
Barrett’s oesophagus

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What is squamous cell carcinoma associated with in oesophageal cancer?

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Proximal and middle third of oesophagus
Smoking
Alcohol

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How does oesophageal cancer usually present?

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Progressive dysphasia 
Weight loss 
Odynophagia 
Chest pain 
Haematemesis
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What investigations are used to diagnose oesophageal cancer?

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Endoscopy
Contrast swallow
CT in staging

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What are the treatment options for oesophageal cancer?

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Stenting
Surgery
Radiotherapy and chemotherapy (palliative)

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How does gastric cancer usually present?

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Dyspepsia
Dysphagia
Weight loss
Vomiting

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What are the risk factors for gastro oesophageal reflux disease?

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Obesity
Smoking
Alcohol excess

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What are the complications of hiatus hernia repair and fundoplication

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Dysphagia 
Gas bloating 
Excess flatulence 
Diarrhoea 
Difficulty to belch and vomit
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What is the criteria for bariatric surgery?

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18 to 44 years old
BMI over 35
Type 2 diabetes (less than 5 years since onset)

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What are the advantages of gastric banding?

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Relatively minor surgery
Reversible
Adjustable

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What are the disadvantages of gastric banding?

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Requires an implanted medical device

Risk of prolapse or slippage

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What are the advantages of gastric bypass?

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Quick and dramatic weight loss

Dumping syndrome

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What are the disadvantages of gastric bypass?

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More invasive surgery

Malabsorptive component requires lifelong supplements

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What are the advantages of a sleeve gastrectomy?

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No dumping syndrome
No small bowel manipulation
No foreign body

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What are the disadvantages of a sleeve gastrectomy?

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More invasive surgery

Long staple line risk for bleeding or leak

17
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What are the complications of bariatric surgery?

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Anastomotic leak 
DVT/PE 
Infection 
Malnutrition 
Excess skin 
Vitamin and mineral deficiencies

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