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Upper GI Surgery Flashcards

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Definition of Upper GI Bleed

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Bleeding proximal to the ligament of Tretz

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Etiology of Upper GI Bleed

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Investigations in Upper GI bleeding

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Upper GI Bleed Emergency Treatment

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  • Wide-bore (18-22G) IV cannula in each antecubital fossa

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Definition of a Massive Hemorage?

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Definition of massive haemorrhage:

  • > 10U RCC in 24hrs
  • > 4U RCC in less than 1 hour
  • Replacement of 50% or more of total circulating volume within 3 hours
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Lethal Triad of Hemorage?

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  • Acidosis
  • Coagulopathy
  • Hypothermia
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3 Principles of Massive Transfusion Protocol (MTP)

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Principle 1: Blood products are transfused in 1:1:1 ratio (RCC:FFP:Platelets).

Principle 2: Target a low-normal blood pressure (e.g. MAP of 60mmHG), especially in variceal bleeding where over-resuscitation may disrupt formed clot and propagate bleeding (termed permissive hypotension).

Principle 3: Avoid fluid resuscitation with crystalloids to prevent volume overload

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Intraluminal Causes of Dysphagia? (2)

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Intramural Causes of Dysphagia? (5+3)

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Also:

  • Esophageal Rupture
  • Mallory-Weis Tears
  • Esophageal Ulceration
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Extraluminal Causes of Dysphagia? (3)

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Upper GI investigations? (7)

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Pathophysiology of Hiatus Hernia

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Displacement of part or all of the stomach through the oesophageal hiatus due to widening of the diaphragmatic crura at the oesophageal hiatus and stretching the phrenoesophageal membrane.

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Types of Hiatal Hernias and Predominating Symptoms

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  • Type 1: GERD Symptoms Predominate
  • Type 2-4: Obstructive Symptoms predominate (Emergency surgery needed 1% => 5% Mortality)
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Clinical Features of Hiatal Hernia?

Associated Triad?

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  • Type 1: GERD Symptoms Predominate
  • Type 2-4: Obstructive Symptoms predominate (Emergency surgery needed 1% => 5% Mortality)
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Complications of Hiatal Hernia?

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Risk Factors of Hiatal Hernia?

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Investigations for a Hiatal Hernia?

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  • CXR
  • Contrast Swallow
  • CT TAP
  • High-Resolution Manometry
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Treatment of Hiatal Hernia

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Pathophysiology of GORD?

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Combination of:

  • Transient increase in abdominal pressure (Cough/strain)
  • Loss of Anti-Reflux Mechanisms:
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History and Presentation of GORD?

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  • Atytpyical
  • Extra-Esophageal
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Typical: Heartburn, regurgitation, abdominal pain

Atypical: Bloating, intermittent dysphagia.

Extra-oesophageal: Cough, laryngitis, asthma, dental erosions

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Risk factors for GORD?

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GORD Investigations?

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Sequelae of GORD?

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  • Oesophagitis and ulceration
  • Schatzki ring: Ring of tissue near stomach => Narrowing
  • Barrett’s Oesophagus
  • Adenocarcinoma
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Treatment of GORD (Conservative/Surgical)

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Post Fundoplication Complications?
- Gas Bloat Syndrome (Inability to burp/vomit) - Stricture - Dysphagia - Splenic Injury - Esophageal Perferation - Phenomthroax
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Types of Fundoplications
**Toupet** - posterior partial fundoplication, often used for patients with oesophageal dysmotility. **Nissen (360)** reserved for cases of severe reflux
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Pathophysiology of peptic ulcer disease - Aggressive Factors? - Protective Factors?
**Aggressive factors:** - H. pylori infection - NSAIDs - hydrochloric acid secretion - ethanol ingestion - smoking - bile reflux - ischemia - cocaine - hypoxia **Protective factors**: - Mucosal bicarbonate/mucus production - blood flow - growth factors - cell renewal - endogenous prostaglandins
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**H. Pylori** - Proportion of Duodenal/Gastric Ulcers? - Pathophysiology? - Associations?
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Gastric vs. Duodenal Ulcers?
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Sequalae of Peptic Ulcers?
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Investigations for Peptic Ulcer Disease?
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Treatment of Peptic Ulcer Disease
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Definition/Complications of Barret's Esophagus
Metaplasia of the distal esophagus with replacement of stratified squamous by columnar epithelium - Progression to oesophageal adenocarcinoma (0.33% of those with Intestinal metaplasia) - Men with Barrett’s Oesophagus develop cancer at twice the rate of women.
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Classification of Barrett's Esophagus?
The **Prague classification** is used to standardize the extent of Barrett’s oesophagus. C is the proximal (highest) circumferential margin, M is the proximal Barrett’s tongue, both are measured in cm (e.g. C3M5).
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Treatment of Barrett's Esophgus
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Indications for Barrett’s endoscopic SCREENING?
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Barrett's Esophagus Surveilance Interval
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Pathophysiology of Achalasia
Most common primary motility disorder of the esophagus The lower oesophageal sphincter (LOS) fails to relax in response to a peristaltic wave => progressive neuronal loss in the myenteric plexus
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Presentaiton of Achalasia?
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Complications of Achalasia?
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Investigations for Achalasia Classification System?
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Classification System for Achalasia?
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Treatment of Achalasia
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Investigations/Treatment of Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
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Adenocarcinoma vs. Squamous Cell Carcinoma? - Definition - Epidemiology - Pathophysiology - Location - Risk Factors
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Presentation of Oesophageal Cancers?
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Investigations for Diagnosis and TNM staging of Esophogeal Cancers?
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Classification/Treatment of Esophogeal Junction Cancer
**Siewert Classification**: - **Type 1 (distal oesophagus)**: 5cm Oesophagectomy and Proximal Gastrectomy - **Type 2 (cardia)**: Transhiatal/transthoracic oesophagectomy or extended total gastrectomy - **Type 3 (proximal stomach)**: Transhiatal extended total gastrectomy
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Complications of Oesophagectomy?
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Types of Gastric Cancer? (3)
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Types of Gastric Neuroendocrine Tumors?
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Progression to Malignancy of Gastric Adenocarcinoma
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Presentation of Gastric Malignancy
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Risk Factors for Gastric Malignancy
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Investigations for Gastric Malignancy - When is OGD Urgent?
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Signs of Advanced Gastric Malignancy?
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Complications of Gastrectomy?
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Types of Gastric Bypass Operations?
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Indications/Contraindications for Gastric Bypass?
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**Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (RYGB)** - Procedure - Why it is effective for weight loss - Expected Weight Loss
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**Sleeve Gastrectomy** - Procedure - Why it is effective for weight loss - Expected Weight Loss
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**Gastric Band** - Procedure - Why it is effective for weight loss - Expected Weight Loss
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**Biliopancreatic Diversion w/ Duodenal Switch** - Procedure - Why it is effective for weight loss - Expected Weight Loss
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Outcomes of Bariatric Surgery?
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Complications of Bariatric Surgery (Early/Late)
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