Oesophageal moniliasis causing fistula formation and lung abscess.
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چکیده
Oesophageal moniliasis is reviewed and the incidence of fistula formation discussed. A case of oesophageal moniliasis without any predisposing factors, with fistula formation and lung abscess, is presented.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Thorax
دوره 31 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1976