Esophagoscopy
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A procedure where a thin scope is introduced through the mouth and passed down the esophagus. This allows for viewing of the esophageal lining and obtaining biopsies or small tissue samples for closer examination by the pathologist.
Laparoscopy:
A procedure where a thin scope is placed through an incision in the abdomen to examine the organs and obtain tissue samples. It allows for close examination of the distal esophagus and of the stomach.
Thoracoscopy:
A procedure where a thin scope is inserted through an incision in the chest wall to allow for visual inspection of suspected tumors in the chest, including the upper to middle esophagus and then a biopsy is taken of any suspicious areas.
Esophagectomy:
The procedure where the part of the esophagus containing the tumor is removed and the remaining healthy part of the esophagus is reattached to the stomach.
Esophagogastrectomy:
Is the procedure where part of the esophagus and part of the stomach is removed because of disease and the remaining healthy esophagus and stomach are reattached.
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