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Acquired tracheoesophageal (TE) fistulas are commonly caused by

What is esophageal atresia

Failure of a satisfactory esophageal lumen to develop separate from the trachea is termed

What is a serious complication of TE fistula

What is the most common cause of acute esophagitis

What increases the likelihood of reflux esophagitis

What is strongly correlated with esophageal carcinoma

What imaging procedure is used to detect esophageal carcinoma

What imaging procedure is used to demonstrate dilated veins in the walls of the esophagus

What is the most common abnormality found on GI exams

Perforation of the esophagus may be a complication of all of except for

What are complications of peptic ulcer disease

What is the most common cause of acute gastrointestinal bleeding

What is the most common manifestation of peptic ulcer disease

Where is the most common location of gastric ulcers

Where in the stomach do most gastric cancers occur

A chronic inflammatory disorder of unknown cause that often affects the terminal ileum is called

The most common cause of amechanical small bowel obstruction is

A common disorder of intertinal motor activity in which fluid and gas do not progress normally through an unobstructed bowel is called

What is the major cause of bowel obstruction in children

What is intussusception

in which age group is appendicitis more common

What imaging modality is the gold standard for appendicitis

A condition of acquired herniations of mucosa and submucosa through muscular layers at points of weaknesses of the bowel wall is known as

Progressive shortening and rigidity of the colon and absent haustral patterns are radiographic evidence

What is an ominous complication of ulcerative colitis

What is one of the most typical forms of primary colon cancer

What is one of the most common causes of obstruction in the large bowel

Where in the colon do most primary cancers arise

A twisting of the bowel on itself that may lead to obstruction is termed

Varicose veins of the lower end of the rectum that cause symptoms of pain, itching, and bleeding are

What is the primary cause of acute cholecystitis

What is a common complication of cirrhosis

What is the most common cause of acute pancreatitis

What imaging modality is the most effective for detection of carcinoma of the pancreas

What is a sign of perforation of the GI tract