Question
Mousseau-Barbin Tube (M.B.Tube) is used for:
The correct answer is
Advance cancer oesophagus
M.B. Tube Use in Advanced Oesophageal Cancer
The Mousseau-Barbin (M.B.) Tube is a medical device specifically designed for palliative care in patients with advanced oesophageal cancer.
- It acts as a prosthesis to bypass obstructions in the oesophagus caused by the tumour.
- The primary goal is to relieve dysphagia (difficulty swallowing) and allow the patient to resume oral intake of food, improving their quality of life.
- While tumours in other areas like the stomach or oropharynx can cause similar issues, the M.B. Tube is historically and primarily associated with managing advanced oesophageal cancer obstructions.
Therefore, its main application is for managing the consequences of advance cancer oesophagus.
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Which of the following statements are correct regarding Barrett's oesophagus?
1. It is a metaplastic change.
2. It is a risk factor for development of adenocarcinoma.
3. Ingestion of NSAIDs is the aetiological factor for its development.
4. Endoscopic mucosal resection is an effective treatment.
Select the answer using the code given below.
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An air fluid level with dilated oesophagus and "bird beak" appearance in a barium swallow is diagnostic of:
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