Tracheo-aortic fatal fistula after tracheostomy: a rare complication to keep in mind

Authors

  • Ben Youssef Atef
  • Zairi Sarra
  • Ziadi Jalel
  • Bousnina M
  • Ouerghi Sonia
  • Mestiri Taher
  • Kilani Tarek

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2014-04-04

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