MIE??
Thanks, Rita
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MIE
MIE stands for Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy. Since your husband is Stage 4 he would not be eligible for this surgury Rita.
Vince had the MIE .Its in lou of the IVOR LEWIS, which I understand,is truly more major and there is a lot more cutting. involved.
Barb0 -
Thanksmrsbotch said:MIE
MIE stands for Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy. Since your husband is Stage 4 he would not be eligible for this surgury Rita.
Vince had the MIE .Its in lou of the IVOR LEWIS, which I understand,is truly more major and there is a lot more cutting. involved.
Barb
Thank you Barb for clearing this up for me. Bravo for all of those people who are able to have the procedure.
Rita0
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