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Gastroenterology (Expert Forum)
Stomach Transplants
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Stomach Transplants
by Cheryl, Nov 29, 2000 12:00AM
A family member had Esophageol Cancel 10 yrs ago. He had 1/2 of his esophagis and 2/3 of his stomach removed. Had radiation and kemo therapy and has been cancer free. The remainder of his stomach is now blocked with scar tissue. When an operation was performed, a tumor was found behind his stomach. He has a J tube and a G tube. The G tube bypasses his stomach so he can have the satisfaction of taste and some eating but is allowed only liquids and food the will melt (ie. jello/ice cream) and all nutrition comes from the J tube. The doctor says it's recurring cancer. We haven't seen the oncoligist yet. Is there any research being done on stomach transplants and if so, where does it stand?
Doctor's Answer
by HFHSM.D.-rf, Dec 02, 2000 12:00AM
Dear Cheryl,
Stomach transplants are not a focus of research because the stomach is involved with food storage, a task that is not vital to survival. It sounds as if the major problem is recurrence of tumor.
This information is presented for educational purposes. Ask specific questions to your personal physician
Stomach transplants are not a focus of research because the stomach is involved with food storage, a task that is not vital to survival. It sounds as if the major problem is recurrence of tumor.
This information is presented for educational purposes. Ask specific questions to your personal physician
I have had my stomach removed because of stomach cancer. A stomach was made of the intestine. I can eat normal foods but smaller amounts and instead of threee meals a day I have 6 small meals a day.