exam 2: gastroesophageal reflux disease treatment: side effects and complications of fundoplication
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CLINICAL GASTROENTEROLOGY AND HEPATOLOGY 2013;11:e39
Exam 2: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Treatment: SideEffects and Complications of Fundoplication
Test ID No.: 0177 Contact Hours: 1.0 Expiration Date: May 31, 2014
Question 1:
Since the introduction of laparoscopic antireflux surgery in1993, the number of procedures performed continues to in-
crease yearly.Question 2:
Question 3:
Question 4:
Question 5:
a. Trueb. False
The most common perioperative/immediate postoperativecomplication of antireflux surgery is:
a. Esophageal perforationb. Stomach perforationc. Injury to the spleen
d. Severe nausea with vomitingWhich of the following is not a common late postoperativecomplication of antireflux surgery?
a. Gas-bloat syndromeb. Dysphagiac. Constipation
d. Increased flatulenceThe first treatment of postoperative dysphagia after a Nissenfundoplication should be:
a. Modify diet – softer foodsb. Bougie dilation with diameter �20 mmc. Pneumatic dilation with diameter �20 mm
d. Revision operationMany patients complain of heartburn and are back on PPIs5–10 years after antireflux surgery. What general percentageactually has documented acid reflux by post testing?
a. 10%b. 25%c. 40%
d. 80%