Original Article
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World J Gastroenterol. May 14, 2013; 19(18): 2752-2760
Published online May 14, 2013. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v19.i18.2752
Figure 3
Figure 3 A gastric tube bronchial fistula following a subtotal esophagectomy for esophageal cancer. A: A gastric tube bronchial fistula occurred after a subtotal esophagectomy for esophageal cancer. Bronchial embolization was performed, but it failed to close the fistula; B: The authors attempted to close the fistula using over-the-scope clip (OTSC) but were unsuccessful. Although 1 OTSC was placed, mucosal hardening (resulting from the prolonged duration of the untreated ulcer) prevented the placement of the additional OTSCs required for closure; C: A chest-abdominal computed tomography scan revealed a gastrobronchial fistula (arrow).