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When is a gastrectomy done for gastric cancer?

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For operable cases: Gastric cancer, when diagnosed early can be removed surgically by using a gastrectomy. But most cases are advanced beyond the stomach wall and are hence inoperable. Such cases are best managed with chemotherapy and or bypass surgery to relieve the obstructive symptoms.

Dr Postoev md facs agreed

Answered 4/5/2015

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