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. 2016 Mar 21;16:13. doi: 10.1186/s12893-016-0130-9

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Fig. 2 — Conventional circular stapler-anvil method (schematic diagram). a The purse-string suture (white arrow) was placed in the esophagus. b The anvil was introduced into the esophageal stump through the hole. c The circular stapler was introduced into the jejunum through the jejunal stump and attached with the anvil. d The circular stapler was fired and the esophagojejunostomy was completed