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Fig. 6

From: A case of Barrett’s esophageal adenocarcinoma and severe scoliosis with successful salvage esophagectomy after definitive chemoradiotherapy

Fig. 6

Intraoperative images: a Thoracic procedure was performed with the patient in the left lower semi-prone position. We selected the sixth intercostal posterior axillary line as the location for insertion of the first port and subsequently inserted three ports as marked. b Thoracoscopic view of the lower mediastinum. c There was marked tissue fibrosis in upper mediastinal area, especially on the right side, which was thought to be caused by the effects of chemoradiotherapy on the tumor. d Free space was narrow, and forceps operation was limited by the convex curve of the thoracolumbar spine when dissecting the lower thoracic esophagus

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