Oesophagus: Congenital, Motility and Inflammatory Disorders
- Previous year questions on Oesophagus: Congenital, Motility and Inflammatory Disorders for NEET PG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test - Postgraduate), from the Surgery section of the exam.
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- 87 live questions in Oesophagus: Congenital, Motility and Inflammatory Disorders.
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- Question set last updated 6 Sept 2026.
Q1.A suspected case of Dysphagia lusoria should be best investigated by
- AHRCT
- BSpiral CT
- CMRA✓ Correct answer
- DDSA
Q2.Dohlman surgery in Zenker's diverticulum is:-
- AEndoscopic stapling of septum
- BEndoscopic suturing of pouch
- CEndoscopic electrocautery technique✓ Correct answer
- DLaser division of pouch
Q3.The defect in achalasia cardia is present in
- AMyenteric plexus of Auerbach✓ Correct answer
- BMeissner's plexus
- CKiesselbach's plexus
- DMesenteric plexus
Q4.Heller's myotomy is done for:
- AZenker's diverticulum
- BAchalasia✓ Correct answer
- CGERD
- DDuodenal .stenosis
Q5.Dysphagia lusoria is due to
- AEsophageal diverticulum
- BAneurysm of aorta
- CEsophageal web
- DCompression by aberrant blood vessel✓ Correct answer
Q6.A middle aged man complains of upper abdominal pain after a heavy meal There is tenderness in the upper abdomen and on X ray widening of the mediastinum is seen with pneumo mediastinum what is the diagnosis?
- Aspontaneous perforation of the esophagus✓ Correct answer
- BPerforated peptic ulcer
- CForeign body in esophagus
- DRupture of emphysematous bulla
Q7.Investigation of choice for esophageal rupture is?
- ADynamic MRI
- BRigid esophagoscopy
- CBarium contrast swallow
- DWater soluble low molecular weight contrast swallow✓ Correct answer
Q8.Which is M.C. site for iatrogenic esophageal perforation?
- ACervical portion✓ Correct answer
- BAbdominal portion
- CBelow arch of aorta
- DAbove arch of aorta
Q9.A 45yr old man presented to the OPD dysphagia to both solid and liquids Esophageal manometry was performed = it revieled premature contraction with >20 % wet swallows and abnormally increased Lower esophageal pressure of >450mm hg
- AType 1 achalasia
- BType 2 achalasia
- CType 3 achalasia✓ Correct answer
- DJackhammer esophagus
Q10.All are manometric features of achalasia except
- AHigh LES pressure
- BDecreased LES relaxation
- CSegmental body peristalsis✓ Correct answer
- DManometry helps in diagnosis
Answer key
Q1: C. MRA; Q2: C. Endoscopic electrocautery technique; Q3: A. Myenteric plexus of Auerbach; Q4: B. Achalasia; Q5: D. Compression by aberrant blood vessel; Q6: A. spontaneous perforation of the esophagus; Q7: D. Water soluble low molecular weight contrast swallow; Q8: A. Cervical portion; Q9: C. Type 3 achalasia; Q10: C. Segmental body peristalsis.
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