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8. Esophagogastrectomy

If the stomach has been compromised by the cancer as well as the esophagus, then your surgeon may suggest that you have an esophagogastrectomy performed, which is the removal of the affected part of your esophagus and a larger portion of your stomach. Lymph nodes will once again also be removed. What is left of the stomach is then pulled up to reattach to what is left of the esophagus. If the gap is too large than your surgeon may need to use part of your colon to help connect your stomach and esophagus.

Esophagogastrectomy
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