Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Overview
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What is the primary treatment for GERD?

  • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
  • H2-receptor antagonists (correct)
  • Barium esophagram
  • Esophagogastric fundoplication

    • Which of the following is NOT a typical symptom of GERD?

  • Dysphagia
  • Belching (correct)
  • Halitosis
  • Regurgitation

    • Which condition can develop as a complication of chronic reflux in GERD?

  • Gastric ulcers
  • Renal stones
  • Diaphragmatic hernia
  • Barrett esophagus (correct)

    • Which esophageal motility disorder is characterized by premature and uncoordinated nonpropagative esophageal peristalsis?

    <p>Distal esophageal spasm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a defining characteristic of hypercontractile esophagus (jackhammer esophagus)?

    <p>At least 20% of swallows have a distal contractile integral (DCI) &gt; 8000 mm Hg/sec/cm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of esophageal motility disorder is associated with hypertensive and propagative esophageal contractions?

    <p>Hypercontractile esophagus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common cause of esophageal perforation according to the text?

    <p>Endoscopy EGD</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which clinical feature is included in Mackler's triad for esophageal perforation?

    <p>Chest pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the gold standard confirmatory test for esophageal perforation?

    <p>Contrast esophagography</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common risk factor for Boerhaave's syndrome?

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

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