A 75-year-old man is admitted with epigastric pain, anemia, and weight loss. On upper gastrointestinal endoscopy, a large ulcer is found in the distal antrum. The biopsy report shows adenocarcinoma of the stomach. CAT scan of the liver shows no metastasis. You would recommend:
A 75-year-old man is admitted with epigastric pain, anemia, and weight loss. On upper gastrointestinal endoscopy, a large ulcer is found in the distal antrum. The biopsy report shows adenocarcinoma of the stomach. CAT scan of the liver shows no metastasis. You would recommend:
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A 75-year-old man is admitted with epigastric pain, anemia, and weight loss. On upper gastrointestinal endoscopy, a large ulcer is found in the distal antrum. The biopsy report shows adenocarcinoma of the stomach. CAT scan of the liver shows no metastasis. You would recommend:
β Correct Answer: C. Subtotal gastrectomy
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