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1
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physiological mechanisms to prevent reflux?

A

LOS
acute angle of entry of oesophagus into stomach
mucosal folds act like a valve
R crus of diaphragm acts as a pinch cock
+ve IA pressure which compresses walls of oesophagus

2
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most important factor considered in genesis of GORD?

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reduced lower oesophageal sphincter pressure

3
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aggravating factors for GORD?

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rich, fatty or spicy meals- precipitate it

lying down- makes it worse

4
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landmark for diagnosis of a hiatus hernia with endoscopy?

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the diaphragm

this is indicated by the indentation of R crus of diaphragm

5
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how is Barrett’s oesophagus identified with endoscopy?

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squamo-columnar junction (Z-line) is at least 3 cm higher than GOJ.
Biopsies must be taken to confirm, and exclude dysplasia- pre-neoplastic change which is reversible but there is poor differentiation.

6
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investigation essential for diagnosis of significant GORD, espec. in symptomatic ptnts with no oesophagitis (seen with erythema, strictures, ulceration etc.) at endoscopy?

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24 hr ambulatory pH oesophageal recording and static manometry for motility disorder detection

7
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what can barium swallow demonstrate in relation to GORD?

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reflux directly
hiatus herniae
strictures
achalasia

8
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why is a barium swallow often done prior to an endoscopy in suspected oesophageal malignancy?

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malignancy easily perforated with endoscope

9
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define achalasia

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disorder of motility of the lower oesophageal or cardiac sphincter. The smooth muscle layer of the oesophagus has impaired peristalsis and failure of the sphincter to relax causes a functional stenosis or functional oesophageal stricture.

10
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name of score calculated from pH oesophageal recording which if elevated may mean surgery offered to patient?

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De Meester score

11
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mainstay of anti-reflux surgery?

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fundoplication
nissen fundoplication= most common- mobilisation of distal oesophagus, crural approx. and wrapping of mobilized fundus poster. around oesophagus through 360degrees.
if made floppy, can diminish gas bloat and dysphagia.

12
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indications for nissen fundoplication?

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symptomatic reflux and elevated De Meester scores in those not controlled by PPIs
young asymptomatic ptnts to avoid PPI therapy for the rest of their lives.

13
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commonest reflux symptoms?

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heartburn
regurgitation

may be chest pain mimicking angina

14
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general tment of GORD?

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weight reduction
head of bed elevation for nocturnal symtpoms
avoid fatty foods, coffee= these relax sphincter, reduce its pressure
avoid meals just before bed-time
stop smoking
milk- despite relief as alkaline, milk fats promote more acid secretion

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medical tment of GORD?

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antacids e.g. gaviscon
H2 anatagonist e.g. ranitidine, espec. if oesophagitis
PPIs- used in tment of benign strictures

16
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how is surveillance of Barrett’s performed?

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endoscopy, every 18 mnths, or more frequently if dysplasia found

17
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RFs for oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma?

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smoking
high alcohol consumption
diet high in nitrosamines-beer, fish, some meat and cheeses

18
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why might a ptnt with oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma present with jaundice?

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result of liver metastasis

*haematogenous spread common to liver and lungs

19
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benefit of upper GI endoscopy over barium enema for diagnosing oesophageal cancer?

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can do biopsy- histology

better assessing smaller lesions and lesions of cardia

20
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what should be performed 6-7days post surgical removal of an oesophageal cancer?

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a contrast swallow to determine anastamotic integrity before commencement of oral intake

21
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complications of surgery for oesophageal cancer?

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atelectasis
pneumonia
resp failure
chylothorax due to thoracic duct injury
left recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy
phrenic nerve injury
22
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commonest palliation tment for oesophageal cancer?

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stenting- treat dysphagia and allow oral nutrition

used in comb. with PPIs as reflux symptoms often ensue

23
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by what other name is surgery to remove an oesophageal cancer (trans thoracic oesophagectomy) known?

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Ivor-Lewis procedure