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Lom 5 Upper Gastrointestinal Tract
7 cards·by gr1m89
achalasia
Failure of the esophagus sphincter (LES) muscle to relax. -chalasia = relaxation food can't
pass through easily
esophageal cancer
Malignant tumor of the esophagus. symptom includes difficulty swallowing Surgery,
radiation therapy, and chemotherapy are treatment options
esophageal varices
Swollen, varicose veins at the lower end to the esophagus. Treament includes drug therapy to
lower portal hypertension.
Gastric cancer
Malignant tumor of the stomach. Cure removal of the cancerous tissue, is caught early enough
Gastroesophageal reflux disease GERD
Solids and fluids return to the mouth from the stomach. leads to reflux esophagitis. Drug
treatment of anti acid
hernia
protrusion of an organ or part through the muscle normally containing it. Hiatal upper part of
stomach, inguinal hernia in lower groin
peptic ulcer
open sore in the lining of the stomach or duodenum. antibiotics, antacids, and agents to
protect the lining of the stomach and intestine.