International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology Extra
Volume 3, Issue 4 , Pages 161-164 , December 2008

Acquired tracheo-esophageal fistula in a child caused by an unsuspected esophageal foreign body

Received 9 February 2008 ,Revised 26 February 2008 ,Accepted 28 February 2008.

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PII: S1871-4048(08)00022-1

doi: 10.1016/j.pedex.2008.02.004

International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology Extra
Volume 3, Issue 4 , Pages 161-164 , December 2008

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