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When does someone need a hemigastrectomy?

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Gastrectomy: Gastrectomy has classically performed for gastric ulcer or gastric cancer. If this has been recommended for you, the risks, goals, alternatives (if any), and benefits need to be clearly outlined to you and understood.

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