Fig. 3From: Successful conservative treatment of spontaneous intrathoracic esophageal perforation using a temporary covered esophageal stent with a check valve: a case reportComplete healing of the esophageal perforation. a Healing of the esophageal perforation on the 45th day (arrowhead). b There was granulomatous tissue growth around the esophageal stent. c Complete healing of the esophageal perforation at 4 months (arrowhead)Back to article page