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ESOPHAGUS

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what type of epithelium lines the esophagus?   non-keratinizing squamos  
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where is esophageal atresia most likely located?   near the tracheal bifurcation  
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fistulas of the esophagus: what type most common? treatment?   true fistulas more common, uncommon in general, must be corrected early  
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esophageal mucosal webs?   protrusions of the mucosa, most common in the upper  
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esophageal rings?   most common in distal, two types (A--above; B-below (Schazki); episodic dyshphagia  
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which congenital problem causes episodic dysphagia?   esophageal rings  
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which congenital problem causes adult, progressive dysphagia?   esophageal stenosis  
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whch congenital disorder involves a reactive fibrosis?   esophageal stenosis, most likely in adults  
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You have a pt with achalasia, who suddenly begins to become dramatically ill. What should you be worried about?   squamos cell carcinoma (5%)  
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what is the problem with achalasia?   increased tone of the LES WHEN swallowing, aperistalsis due to dysfunction of inhibitory neurons (NO, vasoactive intestinal peptide)  
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