| Literature DB >> 22785449 |
Teruya Komatsu1, Terumasa Sowa, Takuji Fujinaga, Nobuhiro Handa, Hiroo Watanabe.
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.Entities:
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Year: 2012 PMID: 22785449 DOI: 10.5761/atcs.cr.12.01889
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Ann Thorac Cardiovasc Surg ISSN: 1341-1098 Impact factor: 1.520