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pathology ch 5 esophagus 2

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Zencker’s diverticula occur where?   posterior upper esophagus  
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Traction diverticula occur where?   thoracic esophagus  
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Epiphrenic diverticula occur where?   in the distal 10cm of the esophagus  
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Esophageal varices   diated veins in the wall of the esophagus  
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Esophageal varices are often caused by what?   increased pressure in the portal venous system, usu associated with cirrhosis  
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What condition is described radiographically as “beads of a rosary”?   esophageal varices  
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What percent of UGI exams indicate a hiatal hernia?   50%  
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Name the two types of hiatal hernia   sliding and intrathoracic  
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How is a sliding hiatal hernia demonstrated radiographically?   by “Schantzki’s ring”, the gastroesophageal junction appearing above the diaphragm  
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How is an intrathoracic hiatal hernia demonstrated radiographically?   a large portion of the stomach is seen within the thoracic cavity  
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Achalasia   functional obstruction of the distal esophagus with proximal dilation caused by incomplete relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter  
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Radiographic appearance of achalasia   tapered smooth narrowing of the esophagus  
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“rat tail” appearance describes what pathology?   achalasia  
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