FATAL TRACHEO-INNOMINATE ARTERY FISTULA ASSOCIATED WITH A TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE AT A TEACHING UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL IN ADDIS ABABA: CASE REPORT AND REVIEW OF LITERATURE.

Tracheo-innominate artery fistula (TIAF) is a potentially lethal but rare complication associated with tracheostomy. As tracheostomies are one of the common life saving procedures that are performed routinely in the country, bring this complication to the attention of all health care professionals is of paramount importance. Hence, this case report is prepared.