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What is the purpose of pneumatic dilation or surgical separation of the muscle fibers in achalasia treatment?
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?
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?
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?
What is the surgical procedure used to treat achalasia?
What may indicate perforation during or after pneumatic dilation or surgical separation of the muscle fibers?
What may indicate perforation during or after pneumatic dilation or surgical separation of the muscle fibers?
A patient with achalasia may experience which of the following symptoms?
A patient with achalasia may experience which of the following symptoms?
What is the primary purpose of manometry in diagnosing achalasia?
What is the primary purpose of manometry in diagnosing achalasia?
Which of the following is a type of esophageal hernia?
Which of the following is a type of esophageal hernia?
What is the purpose of a barium swallow procedure in diagnosing achalasia?
What is the purpose of a barium swallow procedure in diagnosing achalasia?
What is the mechanism of action of botulinum toxin therapy in managing achalasia?
What is the mechanism of action of botulinum toxin therapy in managing achalasia?
What is a dietary recommendation for patients with achalasia?
What is a dietary recommendation for patients with achalasia?
What is the primary purpose of esophageal pH monitoring in patients with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)?
What is the primary purpose of esophageal pH monitoring in patients with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)?
What is the surgical intervention that involves wrapping a portion of the gastric fundus around the sphincter area of the esophagus?
What is the surgical intervention that involves wrapping a portion of the gastric fundus around the sphincter area of the esophagus?
What is the clinical manifestation of GERD characterized by difficulty swallowing?
What is the clinical manifestation of GERD characterized by difficulty swallowing?
What is the type of fundoplication that involves wrapping the stomach fully around the esophagus?
What is the type of fundoplication that involves wrapping the stomach fully around the esophagus?
What is the diagnostic procedure that uses a contrast agent to visualize the esophagus and evaluate the degree of damage to the esophageal mucosa?
What is the diagnostic procedure that uses a contrast agent to visualize the esophagus and evaluate the degree of damage to the esophageal mucosa?
What is the clinical manifestation of GERD characterized by pain in swallowing?
What is the clinical manifestation of GERD characterized by pain in swallowing?
