Case Report
Copyright ©The Author(s) 2017.
World J Gastrointest Surg. Mar 27, 2017; 9(3): 92-96
Published online Mar 27, 2017. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v9.i3.92
Figure 1
Figure 1 Coronal and axial computed tomography view of the partially calcified subcarinal mass surrounding the carina, the bronchi, and eroding into the esophagus (note the mediastinal air).
Figure 2
Figure 2 Intraoperative view of the gastric conduit after complete tubularization.
Figure 3
Figure 3 Dissection of the esophageal stump into the mediastinum.
Figure 4
Figure 4 A wide substernal tunnel is created under direct visualization immediately posterior to the xyphoid process.
Figure 5
Figure 5 Circular mechanical stapled anastomosis at the neck.
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Figure 6 Esophagram demonstrating normal transit of contrast trough the anastomosis and prompt gastric emptying.