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 [ĕ-sof″ah-jek´to-me]
excision of a portion of the esophagus.
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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