Esophagectomy is the surgical removal of all or part of the esophagus.
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What does MedlinePlus say is done to replace the esophagus after an esophagectomy?
The MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia article on open esophagectomy says: Open esophagectomy is surgery to remove part or all of the esophagus. This is the tube that moves food from your throat to your stomach. After it is removed, the esophagus is rebuilt from part of your stomach or part of your large intestine.
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Esophagectomy is a standard treatment for esophageal cancer.
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Esophagectomy or oesophagectomy is the surgical removal of all or parts of the esophagus.
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