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Fig. 3

From: Successful two-stage operation for esophageal necrosis due to proton beam therapy followed by sorafenib in a case of large hepatocellular carcinoma

Fig. 3

Time series of the esophageal findings on upper endoscopy and CT. a After 6 months of the PBT, mucosal inflammation is noted in the lower esophagus. After 7 months of the PBT, b there is worsening of the esophageal ulcer into full-thickness necrosis, and c CT reveals a wall defect on the right side of the lower esophagus (white arrowheads). CT, computed tomography; PBT, proton beam therapy

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