Exam eligibility
✓ MCQ✕ SAQ✕ LAQThis topic can be asked as MCQ; SAQ, LAQ should not be asked.
Syllabus – subtopics
- 1Sahaja Vikara (Congenital Anomalies), Anna Nalika Shotha (Oesophagitis) - Etiopathogenesis, Classification, Clinical features, Diagnosis, Complications and Management
- 2Anna Nalika Raktasrava (Oesophageal Varices) - Etiopathogenesis, Classification, Clinical features, Diagnosis, Complications and Management
- 3Anna Nalika Arbuda (Benign and Malignant tumours of Oesophagus) - Etiopathogenesis, Classification, Clinical features, Diagnosis, Complications and Management
- 4Examination of Dysphagia
Learning objectives
At the end of this topic the student should be able to… (NCISM Table 3)
- Explain aetiopathogenesis, Classification, Clinical features, Diagnosis, Complications and Management of Congenital anomalies and Reflux Oesophagitis
- Describe Aetiopathogenesis, Classification, Clinical Features, Diagnosis, Complications and management of Oesophageal Varices
- Define Aetiopathogenesis, Classification, Clinical Features, Diagnosis, Complications and management of – CA of Oesophagus and their management
- Demonstrate the skills to assess and diagnose dysphagia, Identify the various causes of dysphagia through comprehensive examinati on techniques, and explain appropriate management and referral for patients with dysphagia.
Notes
Detailed notes for Anna Nalika Vikara (Diseases of Oesophagus) are being prepared. Meanwhile, revise the syllabus points above and practise the MCQs below.