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Test Taking Tips
Some of the more common scenarios on the esophagus involve perforations: both iatrogenic and from cancer. Err on the side of being conservative: wide drainage, surgical diversion, and antibiotics being the cornerstone. Only consider a repair in low-risk situations such as early diagnosis of an iatrogenic perforation.
Benign esophageal disease is also frequently tested. The most common scenarios will involve chronic reflux, and how to manage iatrogenic perforations.
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Name the layers of the esophagus:
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What is the arterial blood supply to the cervical esophagus?
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What is the arterial supply to the thoracic esophagus?
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Direct blood supply from 4 to 6 esophageal arteries off of the aorta; esophageal branches off of right (R) and left (L) bronchial arteries; supplemented by descending branches off the inferior thyroid arteries, intercostal arteries, and ascending branches of the paired inferior phrenic arteries
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What is the arterial blood supply to the abdominal esophagus?
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Describe the venous drainage for the cervical esophagus:
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Describe the venous drainage for the thoracic esophagus:
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Describe the venous drainage of the abdominal esophagus?
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In what direction is the lymphatic flow in the upper two-thirds of the esophagus?
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In what direction is the lymphatic flow in the distal third ...