Fig. 8.
Hand-sewn end-to-side method (schematic diagram). a The jejunum was anchored to the esophageal stump by several serosal muscularis interrupted sutures placed in the posterior layer of the esophageal stump. b Make an incision in the esophagus and jejunum stump respectively. c Several full-thickness interrupted sutures closed the posterior wall. d A full-thickness continuous suture carried out the closure of the anterior wall