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JNET Classification, Types 1, 2A, 2B and 3.
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Hiatus hernia type changes both the endoscopic description and the clinical plan.
Sliding versus paraesophageal anatomy should be stated clearly in the report, not just labeled "hiatal hernia present."
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Afternoon all
Good luck for this week
Don’t overburden yourselves today remember you are high calibre candidates
Advice
1) sleep early
2) have a good breakfast
3) arrive early
4) take a packed lunch
For the exam
1) pace yourself
2) look at the timings
3) mark an answer and flag if you want
4) avoid changing your answer unless absolutely necessary
5) don’t spend longer than 2 minutes on a difficult question move on
Good luck to everyone