Esophageal fistula after resection of giant mediastinal liposarcoma: A case report

Figure 1 Enhanced computed tomography scan and chest enhanced magnetic resonance imaging. A: Showing a giant posterior mediastinal tumor with a fatty component; B: Showing the tumor extensively involving the esophagus. There was still a small gap between the tumor and the esophagus.

Figure 2 Surgical incisions for the bilateral single-port video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery.

Figure 3 Hematoxylin and eosin staining showing atypical spindle-shaped cells in the tumor (original magnification × 100).

Figure 4 Computed tomography scan showing an esophageal fistula combined with mediastinitis and empyema. Emergency debridement surgery was performed.

Figure 5 Computed tomography scans showing gradual healing of the fistula after emergency debridement surgery.