Tracheo-aortic fatal fistula after tracheostomy: a rare complication to keep in mind

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Ben Youssef Atef
Zairi Sarra
Ziadi Jalel
Bousnina M
Ouerghi Sonia
Mestiri Taher
Kilani Tarek

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