Gastroenterology — Flashcards

In high resolution esophageal manometry, pressure sensors are no more than _____ cm apart and are upto 36 in number

What are the major causes of chronic pancreatitis in adults? _____ and genetic predisposition (ex. Cystic Fibrosis)

Two types of sphincter of Oddi dysfunction are: _____ SOD and Pancreatic SOD

One criteria for diagnosis of acute pancreatitis is increased serum _____ or lipase

_____ classification system is used for chronic pancreatitis and pancreatic exocrine insufficiency.

Gastric pH below _____ and a serum gastrin concentration above 1000 pg/mL confirms the diagnosis of ZES

Pressurization of oesophagus with _____ amplitude wave forms is seen in achalasia cardia

One criteria for diagnosis of acute pancreatitis is acute _____ abdominal pain that radiates to the back

Esophageal strictures are associated with _____ and GERD

Chicago type _____ (spastic achalasia): It is characterised by massive, simultaneous, high-pressure contractions of the distal esophagus