Thoracic 6

The most crucial diagnostic test for any esophageal motility disorder is:

Appropriate treatment of achalasia consists of:

What is the key manometry finding in achalasia?

All of the following contribute to GERD, EXCEPT:

Which of the following is an absolute indication for surgical intervention for GERD?

Normal resting pressure of the lower esophageal sphincter:

Which is true regarding surgical outcomes for GERD?

All are true of GERD, EXCEPT:

Which is true regarding surgical intervention for GERD?

A DeMeester Score greater than which value is consistent with significant GERD?

Which of the following is true regarding the diagnosis of GERD?

The best initial diagnostic test in a patient with dysphagia and a history of aspiration pneumonia:

Upper endoscopy is performed on a patient with worsening dysphagia. A 5cm intramural mass is identified on EUS. The next best step is:

Upper endoscopy reveals a darkly pigmented, polypoid, ulcerated mass 10 cm above the GE junction. The most likely diagnosis is:

The best approach for resection of a 6cm leiomyoma, located 5cm above the gastroesophageal junction is:

Which of the following most reliably predicts the behavior of GIST tumors?

Leiomyomas typically involve which layer of the esophagus?

Which esophageal malignancy is associated with the best prognosis after resection?

Granular cell tumors of the esophagus originate from: