trivia Flashcards
(251 cards)
Is a schatzki ring an A ring or B ring?
B ring
What is located in the hypopharynx, a zenker or KJ diverticulum?
zenker
What is located in the cervical esophagus, a zenker or KJ diverticulum?
KJ
What muscle represents the true upper esophageal sphincter? What cervical vertebra level?
cricopharyngeus
C5/C6
What type of mucosal pattern will Barretss have on esophagram?
Reticular
Feline esophagus has an association with what entity?
‘Reflux Esophagitis’
What is T3 esophageal cancer? T4?
T3 = invasion into adventitia
T4 = invasion into adjacent structures
What is the most common reason for recurrent reflux after a Nissen?
slipped nissen
What is the most common reason for a slipped Nissen?
short esophagus
What two classes of patients are at an increased risk of esophageal candidiasis?
immunosuppressed
motility disorders
What type of esophageal ulcer is small with a peripheral halo of edema?
herpes
What two types of esophageal ulcers are large and flat?
CMV and HIV
Varices within the upper esophagus should make you think what?
SVC obstruction
What type of diverticulum is a zenker?
pulsion
Where in the esophagus do Zenker diverticulum occur?
posterior
What is the name of the site of weakness in a zenker diverticulum?
killian dehiscence
Where do KJ diverticula occur?
anterior and lateral
What type of diverticula occur in the mid-esophagus?
traction
What type of diverticula occur just above the diaphragm?
epiphrenic
What is the cause of esophageal pseudo-diverticulosis?
chronic reflux esophagitis
What is an esophageal web a risk factor for?
cancer
What is the Carney’s Triad?
Chondroma (pulmonary)
Extra Adrenal pheo
GIST
Does aspirin cause duodenal ulcers?
no
What part of the stomach does Menetrier’s Disease favor?
fundus