Osca Exam Question 13

Question 13.

The picture depicts an operation for cancer of the esophagus.a. Name 2 symptoms the patient may complain of?
(2 marks)

b. How would you investigate this patient?
(3 marks)

c. Name 2 organs that can be used to substitute the esophagus after resection?
(2 marks)

b. List 3 common post-operative complications of esophagectomy.
(3 marks)