"MPR imaging using MDCT provides excellent visualization of portosystemic collateral circulation. Accurate evaluation using MPR MDCT images should help predict esophageal varices relapse after endoscopic injection sclerotherapy." Evaluation of Patients with Esophageal Varices After Endoscopic Injection Sclerotherapy Using Multiplanar Reconstruction MDCT Images
Kodama H et al.
AJR 2009; 192:122-130 "MPR MDCT images on portosystemic collaterals can accurately predict relapse of esophageal varices after endoscopic injection sclerotherapy." Evaluation of Patients with Esophageal Varices After Endoscopic Injection Sclerotherapy Using Multiplanar Reconstruction MDCT Images
Kodama H et al.
AJR 2009; 192:122-130 - Achalasia: Facts
- GE jxn fails to relax due to Wallerian degeneration of Auerbach’s plexus
- Usually patients age 20-40
- Symptoms typically are dysphagia and weight loss - Achalasia: Facts
- Recurrent aspiration pneumonia
- Increased incidence of esophageal cancer - Hiatal Hernia: Four Types
Type 1 Sliding hernia
Type 2 Paraesophageal hernia
Type 3 Features of both type 1 and 2
Type 4 Intrathoracic stomach
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