15 Questions
What is the primary etiology of GERD?
Incompetence of the cardia due to sliding hiatal hernia
What is the definition of Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?
Regurgitation of acidic stomach contents into the esophagus leading to chronic esophagitis
What is a characteristic symptom of GERD?
Bitter taste in the mouth
What is the pathology behind reflux esophagitis in GERD?
Recurrent superficial ulceration causing esophageal spasm and edema
What is a potential complication of GERD?
Chronic blood loss leading to secondary anemia
What is the primary cause of Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?
Incompetence of the cardia due to a sliding hiatal hernia
What is the pathology behind reflux esophagitis in GERD?
Recurring superficial ulceration causing longitudinal muscle spasm and esophageal fibrosis
What is a potential complication of Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?
Chronic blood loss leading to secondary anemia
What is the characteristic symptom of Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?
Burning pain (Heart burn)
What may lead to progressive stricture and shortening of the esophagus in Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?
Recurring esophageal fibrosis due to superficial ulceration
Which surgical procedure may lead to alkalosis in cases of gastrectomy followed by oesophagoduodenostomy or oesophagojejunostomy without Roux en Y loop?
Oesophagojejunostomy
What is the primary cause of Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD) due to incompetence of cardia?
Sliding H.H.
What is the initial symptom of Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD) which is characterized by burning pain?
Heart burn
What may cause chronic blood loss leading to secondary anemia or haematemesis in Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?
Peptic ulceration in the lower esophagus
What characteristic feature of reflux esophagitis in GERD causes longitudinal muscle spasm drawing the cardia more and more up into the thorax?
Superficial ulceration
Test your knowledge on the definition, etiology, and surgical procedures related to Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). Understand the chronic esophagitis caused by the regurgitation of gastric acid into the esophagus and its primary and secondary causes.
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