XML FeedsCategory: Esophagus
Varices (Esophageal/Gastric)
By Charbel on Feb 19, 2011 | In Health, What To Order When:, GASTROINTESTINAL, Esophagus
Varices (Esophageal/Gastric)Presenting Sign and Symptom
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Upper gastrointestinal bleedingCommon Causes
Cirrhosis
Obstruction of the splenic or portal vein (e.g., carcinoma of the p… more »
Scleroderma
By Charbel on Feb 19, 2011 | In Health, What To Order When:, GASTROINTESTINAL, Esophagus
SclerodermaPresenting Signs and Symptoms
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Often asymptomatic
Heartburn and dysphagia (due to reflux esophagitis secondary to incompetence of lower esophageal sphincter)Approach to Diag… more »
Reflux Esophagitis
By Charbel on Feb 19, 2011 | In Health, What To Order When:, GASTROINTESTINAL, Esophagus
Reflux EsophagitisPresenting Signs and Symptoms
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Heartburn
Dysphagia (due to stricture)
Upper gastrointestinal bleeding (due to esophageal ulceration)Approach to Diagnostic Imagi… more »
Esophageal Perforation
By Charbel on Feb 19, 2011 | In Health, What To Order When:, GASTROINTESTINAL, Esophagus
Esophageal PerforationPresenting Signs and Symptoms
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Sudden epigastric pain radiating to the shoulder blades after vomiting, retching, or even hiccups (especially after heavy drinking)… more »
Esophageal Laceration (Mallory-Weiss Syndrome)
By Charbel on Feb 19, 2011 | In Health, What To Order When:, GASTROINTESTINAL, Esophagus
Esophageal Laceration (Mallory-Weiss Syndrome)Presenting Signs and Symptoms
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Repeated vomiting followed by hematemesis (especially in men older than age 50 with history of alcohol abuse)Appr… more »
