e·soph·a·gec·to·my ( -s f  -j k t-m )n. Excision of all or a part of the esophagus. |
esophagectomy
[esof′əjek′təmē]
Etymology: Gk, oisophagos + ektomē, excision
a surgical procedure in which all or part of the esophagus is removed, as may be required to treat severe recurrent bleeding, esophageal varices, or esophageal cancer. Also spelled oesophagectomy.
esophagectomy
excision of a portion of the esophagus.
esophagectomy
Surgery Resection of part of the esophagus, which may require that the tissue be replaced by a segment of large intestine Indications CA, corrosive injury
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