Esophageal and Gastric Disorders Crossword

Disorder where squamous epithelium of esophagus is replaced by metaplastic columnar epithelium containing goblet and columnar cells
Sharp substernal pain on swallowing that may limit oral intake
Study of choice for evaluating persistent heartburn, dysphagia, odynophagia and structural abnormalities
Disorder caused by movement of the LES above the diaphragm resulting in dysfunction of the gastroesophageal junction reflux barrier
Surgical treatment for peptic stricture
Common pathogen which causes infectious esophagitis accompanied by oral thrush
Syndrome of mucosal laceration of gastroesophageal junction presenting with hematemesis
Smooth, circumferential, thin mucosal structures located in the distal esophagus at the squamocolumnar junction.
Protrusion of pharyngeal mucosa causing loss of elasticity of the upper esophageal sphincter
Dilated submucosal veins that develop in patients with underlying portal hypertension and may result in serious upper GI bleeding
Idiopathic achalasia which should be considered in patients from endemic regions of Central and South America
Most common causes of this condition are NSAIDS, alcohol, stress, portal hypertension
Spiral gram-negative rod that resides beneath the gastric mucous layer adjacent to gastric epithelial cells
Condition in newborns which can lead to forceful vomiting, dehydration and weight loss
Syndrome caused by gastrin-secreting gut neuroendocrine tumors which result in hypergastrinemia and acid hypersecretion
Area bounded by porta hepatis, neck of pancreas and the third portion of the duodenum
Type of obstruction due to edema or cicatrical narrowing of the pylorus or duodenal bulb
Classic appearance of emesis resulting from an upper GI bleed
Break in the gastric or duodenal mucosa that arises when the normal mucosal defensive factors are impaired or are overwhelm