Gastro-tracheal fistula - unusual and life threatening complication after esophagectomy for cancer: a case report
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>A gastro-tracheal fistula following esophagectomy for cancer is a rare but potentially lethal complication. We report the successful surgical closure after failed endoscopic treatment, of a gastro-tracheal fistula following esophago-...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2009-11-01
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Series: | Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery |
Online Access: | http://www.cardiothoracicsurgery.org/content/4/1/69 |