Oesophagus: GERD and Carcinoma
- Previous year questions on Oesophagus: GERD and Carcinoma for NEET PG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test - Postgraduate), from the Surgery section of the exam.
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- 66 live questions in Oesophagus: GERD and Carcinoma.
- 4 of 66 questions carry a verified exam year: 2018, 2019.
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- Question set last updated 6 Sept 2026.
Q1.False about Barrett's oesophagus is
- AIn sho - segment Barrett's there is less than 3 cm of columnar epithelium
- BBarrett's ulcer occurs just above the squamocolumnar junction✓ Correct answer
- CIf a peptic stricture occurs in Barrett's oesophagus it always occurs at the new squamocolumnar junction
- DIt is a premalignant condition
Q2.A 45 year old lady is having persistent reflux symptoms. Most accurate investigation in establishing the diagnosis before surgical treatment is
- AAn UGI series
- BEndoscopy
- CEsophageal manometry
- D24 hours pH monitoring✓ Correct answer
Q3.Investigation of choice for dysphagia for solids -
- ABarium swallow
- BEndoscopy✓ Correct answer
- CX ray chest
- DCT scan
Q4.Neo-adjuvant chemotherapy used in esophageal carcinoma
- ADoxorubicin
- BCisplatin✓ Correct answer
- C5-fluorouracil
- DMitomycin C
Q5.Which of the following is not done in carcinoma esophagus?
- ABiopsy
- BpH - metry/monitoring✓ Correct answer
- CCT chest
- DPET scan
Q6.The most common complication seen in hiatus hernia is
- AVolvulus
- BEsophagitis✓ Correct answer
- CEsophageal stricture
- DAspiration pneumonitis
Q7.The gold standard for diagnosis of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is
- AEndoscopy
- BBarium swallow
- CEsophageal manometry
- D24-hours pH monitoring✓ Correct answer
Q8.Which of the following operations was first described by Orringer?
- AEn-bloc esophagectomy
- BTranshiatal esophagectomy✓ Correct answer
- CThoracoscopic esophagectomy
- DTransthoracic esophagectomy
Q9.A 45 year old lady is having persistent reflux symptoms. Most accurate investigations in establishing diagnosis before surgical treatment is
- AAn UGI series
- BEndoscopy
- CEsophageal manometry
- DAmbulatory pH monitoring✓ Correct answer
Q10.True statement about Barrett's esophagus?
- AEndoscopic surveillance with biopsy every 2 years✓ Correct answer
- BHelicobacter pylori triple therapy
- CProton pump inhibitor
- DHistamine antagonist
Answer key
Q1: B. Barrett's ulcer occurs just above the squamocolumnar junction; Q2: D. 24 hours pH monitoring; Q3: B. Endoscopy; Q4: B. Cisplatin; Q5: B. pH - metry/monitoring; Q6: B. Esophagitis; Q7: D. 24-hours pH monitoring; Q8: B. Transhiatal esophagectomy; Q9: D. Ambulatory pH monitoring; Q10: A. Endoscopic surveillance with biopsy every 2 years.
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