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. 2005 May;241(5):736–747. doi: 10.1097/01.sla.0000160704.50657.32

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FIGURE 3. Esophagogastrostomy. A hand-sewn anastomosis was performed at the distal end of the gastric pedicle. A marking suture was placed 5 mm distal to the tip of the gastric fundus (prior to resection) and remained in place throughout the entire study period. The pyloris indicates the distal end of the gastric tube.