Ivor Lewis Esophagectomy

Preferred Label : Ivor Lewis Esophagectomy;

NCIt synonyms : ILE;

NCIt definition : A type of esophagectomy where an esophageal tumor is removed through an abdominal incision and a right thoracotomy. The esophagogastric anastomosis is located in the upper chest.;

NCI Metathesaurus CUI : CL539034;

Details

Origin ID

C140886;

UMLS CUI

C0472889;

Semantic type(s)
- Therapeutic or Preventive Procedure [UMLS semantic type]
UMLS correspondences (same concept)
- Ivor Lewis subtotal esophagectomy (procedure) [SNOMED CT concept]
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- Esophagus [NCIt concept]
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- Digestive System [NCIt concept]

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