Fig. 5From: Transverse colon perforation in the mediastinum after esophagectomy: a case reportHistopathological findings near the site of the perforated transverse colon. a Edematous change is mainly observed in the submucosal layer, but there was no necrosis. b Inflammatory cell infiltration, including neutrophil and deposition of fibrin, is observed on the serosal membrane (hematoxylin-eosin staining, a × 20 magnification. b × 200 magnification)Back to article page