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The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Vol 80, 233-235, Copyright © 1980 by The American Association for Thoracic Surgery and The Western Thoracic Surgical Association

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Aorta-esophageal fistula induced by a foreign body: the first recorded survival

G Ctercteko and CK Mok

Two cases of aorta-esophageal fistula (AEF) resulting from a foreign body in the esophagus are presented. One we believe to be the first recorded survival. Both cases illustrate the importance of early diagnosis, made on the classical history, followed by operation.

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