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[Esophagotracheal fistula after tracheotomy and assisted ventilation (author's transl)]
Abstract:
On the basis of 12 cases of oesophagotracheal fistula after tracheotomy and assisted ventilation, the authors discuss the etiopathogenesis and the diagnosis of this grave condition, emphasizing its inevitably surgical treatment, and the major value of prophylaxis which is nevertheless difficult to apply.