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Acquired tracheoesophageal (TE) fistulas are commonly caused by
Malignancy in the mediastinum
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What is esophageal atresia
Congential condition in which the esophagus end in a blind pouch
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Failure of a satisfactory esophageal lumen to develop separate from the trachea is termed
Tracheoesophageal fistula
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What is a serious complication of TE fistula
Aspiration pneumonia
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What is the most common cause of acute esophagitis
Gastroesophageal reflux
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What increases the likelihood of reflux esophagitis
Hiatal hernia
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What is strongly correlated with esophageal carcinoma
- Excessive alcohol intake
- Smoking
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What imaging procedure is used to detect esophageal carcinoma
Double contrast barium swallow
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What imaging procedure is used to demonstrate dilated veins in the walls of the esophagus
Double contrast barium swallow
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What is the most common abnormality found on GI exams
Hiatal hernia
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Perforation of the esophagus may be a complication of all of except for
Hiatal hernia
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What are complications of peptic ulcer disease
- Hemorrhage
- Obstruction
- Perforation
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What is the most common cause of acute gastrointestinal bleeding
Peptic ulcer disease
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What is the most common manifestation of peptic ulcer disease
Doudenal ulcer
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Where is the most common location of gastric ulcers
Lesser curvature
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Where in the stomach do most gastric cancers occur
Distal stomach
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A chronic inflammatory disorder of unknown cause that often affects the terminal ileum is called
Crohn's disease
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The most common cause of amechanical small bowel obstruction is
Fibrous adhesions
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A common disorder of intertinal motor activity in which fluid and gas do not progress normally through an unobstructed bowel is called
Adynamic ileus
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What is the major cause of bowel obstruction in children
Intussusception
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What is intussusception
The telescoping of one part of the intestinal tract into another
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in which age group is appendicitis more common
Children and adolescents
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What imaging modality is the gold standard for appendicitis
CT
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A condition of acquired herniations of mucosa and submucosa through muscular layers at points of weaknesses of the bowel wall is known as
Diverticulosis
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Progressive shortening and rigidity of the colon and absent haustral patterns are radiographic evidence
Chronic ulcerative colitis
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What is an ominous complication of ulcerative colitis
Toxic megacolon
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What is one of the most typical forms of primary colon cancer
Annular
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What is one of the most common causes of obstruction in the large bowel
Primary colon cancer
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Where in the colon do most primary cancers arise
In preexisting polyps
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A twisting of the bowel on itself that may lead to obstruction is termed
Volvulus
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Varicose veins of the lower end of the rectum that cause symptoms of pain, itching, and bleeding are
Hemorrhoids
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What is the primary cause of acute cholecystitis
Impacted gallstone in the cystic duct
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What is a common complication of cirrhosis
Ascites
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What is the most common cause of acute pancreatitis
Excessive alcohol consumption
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What imaging modality is the most effective for detection of carcinoma of the pancreas
CT
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What is a sign of perforation of the GI tract
Pheumopertoneum
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