Fig. 4From: A novel Killian–Jamieson diverticulectomy using a thyroid gland flap: a case reportPhotographs and illustrations showing the placement of the thyroid gland flap. a The thyroid gland flap is cut to fit the area of the diverticulectomy before being placed. b The thyroid gland flap is sutured to completely cover the staple line on the cut surface of the thyroid gland. c Schema of the staple line covered by the cut surface of the thyroid gland. Arrowhead: superior thyroid artery and vein; arrow: thyroid gland flapBack to article page