Esophagus Stricture Treatment Options
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What is the purpose of pneumatic dilation or surgical separation of the muscle fibers in achalasia treatment?

  • To stretch the narrowed area of the esophagus (correct)
  • To treat esophageal hernia
  • To diagnose gastroesophageal reflux disease
  • To relax the lower esophageal sphincter
  • Why is moderate sedation administered during pneumatic dilation or surgical separation of the muscle fibers?

  • To prevent perforation
  • To relax the lower esophageal sphincter
  • To monitor the patient for perforation
  • To reduce pain during the procedure (correct)
  • What is a potential complication of pneumatic dilation or surgical separation of the muscle fibers?

  • Esophageal hernia
  • Perforation (correct)
  • Dysphagia
  • Gastroesophageal reflux disease
  • What is the surgical procedure used to treat achalasia?

    <p>Esophagomyotomy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What may indicate perforation during or after pneumatic dilation or surgical separation of the muscle fibers?

    <p>Abdominal tenderness and fever</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A patient with achalasia may experience which of the following symptoms?

    <p>Difficulty in swallowing both liquids and solids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of manometry in diagnosing achalasia?

    <p>To measure esophageal pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a type of esophageal hernia?

    <p>Paraesophageal hernia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a barium swallow procedure in diagnosing achalasia?

    <p>To visualize the esophagus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mechanism of action of botulinum toxin therapy in managing achalasia?

    <p>It inhibits the contraction of smooth muscle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a dietary recommendation for patients with achalasia?

    <p>Eat slowly and drink fluids with meals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of esophageal pH monitoring in patients with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)?

    <p>To measure the degree of acid reflux</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the surgical intervention that involves wrapping a portion of the gastric fundus around the sphincter area of the esophagus?

    <p>Fundoplication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the clinical manifestation of GERD characterized by difficulty swallowing?

    <p>Dysphagia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the type of fundoplication that involves wrapping the stomach fully around the esophagus?

    <p>Nissen fundoplication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the diagnostic procedure that uses a contrast agent to visualize the esophagus and evaluate the degree of damage to the esophageal mucosa?

    <p>Barium Swallow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the clinical manifestation of GERD characterized by pain in swallowing?

    <p>Odynophagia</p> Signup and view all the answers

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