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Esophagectomy logo #21000 Esophagectomy (US English) or Oesophagectomy (British English) is the surgical removal of all or part of the esophagus. ==Purpose== The principal objective is to remove the esophagus, a part of the gastrointestinal tract (`food pipe`). This procedure is usually done for patients with esophageal cancer. It is normally done to remove cancerous tum.....
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esophagectomy logo #21003(from the article `esophageal cancer`) Esophageal cancers are best treated surgically when possible. If the cancer is confined to the upper region of the esophagus, an esophagectomy may be ...
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esophagectomy

esophagectomy logo #21579An operation to remove a portion of the esophagus.
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esophagectomy

esophagectomy logo #21001(ә-sof″ә-jek´tә-me) excision of a portion of the esophagus.
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esophagectomy

esophagectomy logo #21219Type: Term Pronunciation: ĕ-sof′ă-jek′tŏ-mē Definitions: 1. Excision of all or any part of the esophagus.
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Esophagectomy

Esophagectomy logo #20909Esophagectomy: An operation to remove a portion of the esophagus.
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esophagectomy

esophagectomy logo #21009esophagectomy A surgical operation to remove a portion of the esophagus (the tube that connects the pharynx, or throat, with the stomach). The esophagus lies between the trachea (windpipe) and the spine.
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