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Fig. 3 | BMC Gastroenterology

Fig. 3

From: Risk factors for refractory enterocutaneous fistula following button jejunostomy removal and its treatment using a novel extraperitoneal approach in patients with oesophageal cancer: a retrospective cohort study

Fig. 3

Extraperitoneal approach for REF closure. (a) Identification of the fistula using a probe (b) Separation of the fistula from the surrounding tissue (c) Transection of the fistula by double ligation using absorbable sutures (d) Closing the anterior layer of rectus sheath

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BMC Gastroenterology

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