Fig. 2From: Cervical esophageal perforation caused by the use of bougie during laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy: a case report and review of the literatureGastroscopy captures showing a big perforation on the posterior wall of the cervical esophagus. a. Large communication with the prevertebral space which is filled with purulent fluid. b–c. The prevertebral fascia is visible, marked with an asterisk (*). d. A nasogastric tube is inserted under direct vision for decompressionBack to article page