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. 2013;19(1):60-2.
doi: 10.5761/atcs.cr.12.01889. Epub 2012 Jun 15.

Tracheo-innominate artery fistula: two case reports and a clinical review

Teruya Komatsu  1 , Terumasa Sowa, Takuji Fujinaga, Nobuhiro Handa, Hiroo Watanabe
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Tracheo-innominate artery fistula: two case reports and a clinical review

Teruya Komatsu et al. Ann Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2013.
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Abstract

Tracheo-innominate artery fistula (TIF) is a surgical emergency with high mortality rates. Reported incidence is 0.1%-1.0% after tracheostomy with peak incidence 3 days to 6 weeks post procedure. TIF is usually fatal once it bleeds. For the successful management of TIF, treatment should be initiated immediately with the special considerations kept in mind. We describe two cases of TIF, and its clinical characteristics are reviewed in accordance with relevant literature.

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