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From: Aortoenteric fistula following overlap esophagojejunal anastomosis using linear staplers for cancer of the esophagogastric junction: a case report

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Schematic diagram of overlap esophagojejunostomy. a Latitudinal dissection of the esophagus via a left 8th intercostal trocar with linear stapler to obtain a safety margin. The right side of the stapled edge was cut. b Creation of side-to-side anastomosis created with the linear stapler between the right side of the esophagus edge and the jejunal limb, after which the jejunal staples were covered by seromuscular sutures extracorporeally. c The communication hole was closed using an interrupted hand-sewn technique. d The dorsal edge of the stapler was in contact with the bare thoracic aorta (arrow)

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