Closure techniques for esophageal reconstruction after total laryngectomy and their impact on fistula formation

Figure 2 Intraoperative images demonstrating the preparation of the esophagus for surgical stapler application following larynx removal. A and B: Intraoperative images showing the preparation of the esophageal mucosa following larynx removal for stapler application. Frontal view (A) and side view (B) of the esophageal mucosa grasped with forceps.