Esophagus

Question 1

Complications of longstanding achalasia

Answer 1

SCC

Pulmonary complications, like aspiration pneumonia, bronchiectasis, asthma

Question 2

Possible etiologies of diffuse esophageal spasms:

Answer 2

Primary muscle problems, or other issues such as diabetic neuropathy or collagen disorders

Question 3

Zenker’s Diverticulum =

Answer 3

False esophageal diverticula

False diveritcula only contain mucosa and submucosa

Question 4

Point at which dysphagia develops:

Answer 4

Esophageal lumen becomes 60% or more obstructed