Esophagectomy is usually performed for
a. cancer of the proximal esophagus and gastroesophageal junction.
b. cancer of the distal esophagus and gastroesophageal junction.
c. cancer of the pancreatic head.
d. varices of the distal esophagus and gastroesophageal junction.
B
Esophagectomy is usually performed for cancer of the distal esophagus and gastroesophageal junction.
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