Esophagus resection

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((A. Labeled - ___. The specimen is received fresh for intraoperative consultation and consists of)) a resected esophagectomy {{and attached partial gastrectomy}}. The esophagus measures __ cm in length and __ cm in average diameter. {{The stomach measures __ x __ x __ cm.}} (The proximal (esophageal) surgical margin is inked blue.) The stapled distal margin {{along the stomach}} measures __ cm in length(, and is inked green). The specimen is opened longitudinally to show {{a tumor measuring __ x __ cm, located __ cm from [[closest margin(s)]]. The radial/adventitial margin is inked black. On cut sections, the tumor measures approximately __ in thickness, and grossly extends to __. The remainder of the specimen shows}} tan-pink mucosa with no gross lesions. The periesophageal {{and perigastric fat}} is dissected to show __ possible lymph nodes measuring between __ and __ cm. (Representative sections are submitted for microscopic examination in __ cassettes.}}) KEY OF SECTIONS 1. Proximal (esophageal) margin(, inked blue) 2. #Distal {{gastric}} margin(, inked green) __. Tumor (One slice per centimeter ((or submit entirely)) __. Periesophageal lymph nodes __. Perigastric lymph nodes

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