A member asked:

My dad had part of his esophagus removed almost 2 years ago. the most recent scan shows hypermetabolic activity where his stomach was stretched.help?

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The juncture: Of the stomach to the esophageal remnant is called the anastamosis. Esoph cancer needs to be assessed by esophagoscopy, ultrasund and biopsy. Would be useful to know pre-op stage, treatment and margins of resection. Start where he got his treatment, but consider a visit to nci designated center.

Answered 1/13/2014

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