WorksheetsEsophagus Part I
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 2mins
Esophagus starts at
Upper end of Thyroid cartilage
Lower end of Thyroid cartilage
Upper end of Cricoid cartilage
Lower end of Cricoid cartilage
Lower Esophageal sphincter is at the level of
C6
T4-T5
T10
T12
Parasympathetic nerve supply to Esophagus is by
Phrenic nerve
T1-T10 sympathetic ganglion
Vagus nerve
Esophageal nerve
Myenteric plexus located between circular and longitudinal muscle layers helps in motility
False
True
In Achalasia Cardia, There is
Failure of Lower esophageal sphincter relaxation
Absent peristalsis of distal esophagus
Loss of inhibitory ganglion cells of Myenteric plexus
All of the above
What's the diagnostic test for Achalasia Cardia?
Chest Xray
Esophageal manometry
Esophagoscopy
Barium swallow
Which of the following is not a cause of GERD?
Hiatus hernia
Delayed Gastric emptying
Gastric acid hypersecretion
Increased LES pressure
Which of the following is used for treating uncomplicated GERD?
Total Nissen's fundoplication
Angelchik prosthesis
Proton pump inhibitors
Esophagogastrectomy
Replacement of squamous epithelium of distal esophagus by intestinal columnar epithelium is called Barrett's esophagus
True
False
In modified Heller's operation, which layer of esophagus is cut?
Serosa
Adventitia
Muscle layer
Mucosa
