GI, Misc + CDB Flashcards
MC type of TEF
Type A: Proximal EA with distal TEF
Best to do lumbar tap at
L4-5
MC and life-threatening complication of esophageal atresia with TEF
Aspiration pneumonia (gastric contents, chemical pneumonitis)
-h/o of polyhydramnios -vomiting w/ 1st feeding -choking/coughing & cyanosis -recurrent aspiration pneumonia
EA with TEF
Inability to pass an NGT or OGT in the NB
EA with TEF
___% of EA have TEF
90
Sequence associated with EA
VACTERL V-vertebral anomalies A-anal atresia C-cardio anomalies T-TEF E-esopageal atresia R-renal anomalies L-limb anomalies
In EA, the esophagus ends blindly approximately ___ from the nares
10 to 12 cm
T/F All TEFs are congenital
F, may be acquired
T/F EA is a surgical emergency
T
Types of TEF

___ is the least common but the most likely to be seen in ED
H-type tracheoesophageal fistula (Type C)
New born infant with frothing and bubbling at the mouth with episodes of coughing and cyanosis noted to be exacerbated on feeding
EA
MC esophageal disorder in children of all ages is
GERD
Loss of normal peristalsis and failure of LES to relax in response to swallowing
Achalasia
Pathophy of achalasia
Decreased ganglion cells surrounded by inflammatory cells
Bird’s beak on barium swallow
Achalasia
Achalasia is confirmed by the most sensitive test for it which is
Manometry
Medical management for achalasia when surgery cannot be done
Nifedipine Botulinum toxin injection
Surgical management for achalasia
Heller myotomy or pneumatic dilatation
Syndrome of familial achalasia, alacrima, corticotropin insensitivity
Allgrove syndrome
What is the primary mechanism of GER
Transient LES relaxation
Main stimulus for transient LES relaxation is ___
Gastric distention
Neck contortions seen in GER is called what syndrome
Sandifer syndrome