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From: Cervical esophageal perforation caused by the use of bougie during laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy: a case report and review of the literature

Fig. 3

Intraoperative picture showing the perforation on the posterior wall after mobilization of the cervical esophagus. The tip of the thoracic drain that was placed thoracoscopically is visible in the operative field. E: esophagus. P: perforation, with forceps inserted in the defect. EM: esophageal mucosa. PF: prevertebral fascia. SM: sternocleidomastoid muscle

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