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European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology

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01-11-2006 | Case Report

Tracheoinnominate fistula mimicking an endotracheal mass and rupture during rigid bronchoscopy

Authors: Chien-Chih Lu, Yao-Kuang Huang, Yun-Hen Liu

Published in: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology | Issue 11/2006

Abstract

Bleeding from tracheoinnominate fistula is an uncommon, but life-threatening complication, which typically arises when a tracheostomy tube erodes into the posterior aspect of the innominate artery. However, it has never been reported as a complication of rigid bronchoscopy. This study reviews the relevant literature and explores the possibility of lethal tracheoinnominate fistula during these procedures.

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Title: Tracheoinnominate fistula mimicking an endotracheal mass and rupture during rigid bronchoscopy
Authors: Chien-Chih Lu
Yao-Kuang Huang
Yun-Hen Liu
Publication date: 01-11-2006
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology / Issue 11/2006
Print ISSN: 0937-4477
Electronic ISSN: 1434-4726
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00405-006-0106-y

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Tracheoinnominate fistula mimicking an endotracheal mass and rupture during rigid bronchoscopy

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