Congenital tracheo-oesophageal fistula in the adult.
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چکیده
A case of congenital tracheo-oesophageal fistula without oesophageal atresia in an adult is presented. Surgical repair via a right thoracotomy was successfully undertaken. The 13 previously reported cases in English publications are reviewed.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- The Journal of the International College of Surgeons
دوره 22 4 Sect. 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1954