GI Medicine Flashcards
1
Q
What is Charcot’s cholangitis triad?
A
fever, jaundice and right upper quadrant pain
2
Q
What is Achalasia?
A
failure of oesophageal peristasis and of relaxation of lower oesophageal sphincter due to degenerative loss of ganglia from auerbach plexus
3
Q
Investigations for Achalasia? (3)
A
Oesophageal Manometry
Barium Swallow
Chest X-Ray
4
Q
What does Barium Swallow in Achalasia?
A
Bird Beak Apperance
5
Q
Treatment of Achalasia? (4)
A
Pneumatic Balloon Dilation
Heller Cardiomotomy
Medications: Nitrates, CCB
Botulinium Toxin
6
Q
What medications can be used in Achalasia?
A
Nitrates or CCB
