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Fig. 2

From: Magnetic compression anastomosis is effective in treating stenosis after esophageal cancer surgery: a case report

Fig. 2

a A magnet of 12.5 mm in diameter, 5 mm in thickness, and 3500 gauss was used. b A magnet was placed on the left esophagus side using an endoscope. c The magnet was inserted directly into the blind end of the colon. d It was confirmed by X-ray examination that the magnets left in place were attracted (arrows are the magnets of the left esophagus side; arrow heads are the magnets of the colon side)

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