Review of the major disorders of the esophagus that are tested on the general surgery resident ABSITE exam and general surgery boards.
Here is the general outline below. I recommend watching video, then trying to redraw each section based on the outline - until you can do it on your own!
1. Anatomy of the esophagus
2. Function of the esophagus - normal values, Chicago Classification
2a. Dysmotility disorders
3. Diverticulum problems in the esophagus
4. Hiatal hernias
5. Barrett's Esophagus
6. GERD surgery
7. Chemical ingestion
8. Esophageal perforation
9. Esophageal varices
10. Benign growths of esophagus
11. Malignant tumors of esophagus
12. Esophageal surgery for cancer
