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Table 1 Endoscopic view of the anastomosis and the tubular stomach

From: Anastomotic leakage following resection of the esophagus—introduction of an endoscopic grading system

 

Appearance

Leakage

12–3 o’clock quadrant

3–6 o’clock quadrant

6–9 o’clock quadrant

9–12 o’clock quadrant

Tubular stomach

Rosy

Necrotic mucosa

Necrotic wall

Dehiscence

Without cavity

With cavity

Anastomosis

Rosy

Partial necrotic < ¼ circumference

Necrotic > ¼ circumference

Necrotic whole circumference