Fig. 2From: Preservation of remnant esophagus during total pharyngolaryngectomy in a patient with previous subtotal esophagectomy: a case reportIntraoperative schema. RE: remnant esophagus, GC: gastric conduit, C: clavicle, J: jejunum. a There was firm adhesion around the remnant esophagus and gastric conduit on the dorsal area of the sternum (gray area). Black line is the resected line. b Blood flow to the remnant esophagus was thought to be nourished through the anastomosis and surrounding tissues (red arrows)Back to article page