Journal of Surgical Education
Volume 64, Issue 4 , Pages 237-240 , July 2007

Review of Tracheo-Esophageal Fistula Associated with Endotracheal Intubation

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doi: 10.1016/j.jsurg.2007.05.004

Journal of Surgical Education
Volume 64, Issue 4 , Pages 237-240 , July 2007

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