Gastrointestinal part 2

Question 1

Barret esophagus

Answer 1

tissue similar to lining of intestines replaces lining of esophagus b/c of acid reflux damage. May develop cancer.

Question 2

cofee ground emesis (or vomitus)

Answer 2

vomit that looks like coffee grounds; lumpy dark brown or black. From old coagulated blood in the GI tract; sign of internal bleeding.

Question 3

ampulla of Vater

Answer 3

small opening that enters into the first portion of the small intestine; the duodenum. The portion where the bile duct and pancreatic duct release secretions into intestines.

Question 4

antral gastritis

Answer 4

inflammation of the stomach lining in the stomach’s antral region; the lower part of the stomach

Question 5

hiatal hernia

Answer 5

part of the stomach protrudes up into the chest through the diaphragm. May be a result of weakened tissues by obesity or smoking.

Question 6

Klebsiella pneumoniae

Answer 6

bacteria that normally lives inside human intestines but if it moves to other areas can cause penumonia, meningitis, UTI, etc.

Question 7

hematemesis

Answer 7

internal bleeding causing vomiting of blood; often with burning/gnawing pain in abdomen due to ulcers or severe inflammation in stomach lining

Question 9

esophagogastroduodenoscopy EGD

Answer 9

diagnostic endoscopic procedure including visualization of oropharynx, esophagus, stomach, and proximal duodenum. One of the most common procedures of a gastroenterologist.

Question 10

falciform ligament

Answer 10

sickle-shaped fibrous structure connecting anterior part of the liver to ventral wall of abdomen.

Question 11

gastroparesis

Answer 11

delayed gastric emptying; slows or stops movements of food from stomach to small intestine without blockage. Often due to diabetes damaging the nerves associated with digestion.