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pathology ch 5 esophagus 1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Alternate name for tracheoesophageal fistula | esophageal atresia |
| tracheoesophageal fistula | failure of a satisfactory esophageal lumen to form separate from the trachea |
| type 1 tracheoesophageal fistula is seen as: | upper and lower esophagus end in blind pouches |
| type 2 tracheoesophageal fistula is seen as: | upper esophagus communicates with the trachea, the lower segment ends in a blind pouch |
| which tracheoesophageal fistula is the most common? | type 3 |
| type 3 tracheoesophageal fistula is seen as: | an upper segment ending in a blind pouch at the carina, and lower segment attached to the trachea |
| alternate name for GERD | reflux esophagitis |
| GERD is seen how on x-ray? | ulcers can be seen with double contrast, hazy borders with single contrast |
| Barrett’s esophagus | normal squamous cells of the esophagus are replaced by columnar cells |
| Esophageal cancer occurs most often where? | at the esophagogastric junction |
| Barrett’s esophagus can be seen as what radiographically? | hiatal hernia or ulceration |
| Early stages of esophageal cancer can be seen radiographically as: | flat plaque-like lesion |
| Later stages of esophageal cancer can be seen radiographically as: | irregularity in the walls of the esophagus |
| Diverticula | outpunching |