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Fig. 4

From: Tracheoesophageal fistula after total resection of gastric conduit for gastro-aortic fistula due to gastric ulcer

Fig. 4

a Cervical incision line. b The cervical esophagus was accessed through a cervical approach, and the fistula was ligated (white arrow). c A pectoralis major muscle flap was fixed to the fistula site, underneath the trachea. Pectoralis major muscle flap under the trachea (white arrow). d Esophageal reconstruction using the pedunculated jejunum with a microvascular anastomosis was performed via a subcutaneous route. e A schema of the operation

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