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. 1981 Jun;57(668):380. doi: 10.1136/pgmj.57.668.380

Oesophago-aortic fistula

A C V Montgomery, A S Chilvers
PMCID: PMC2424909  PMID: 7301685

Abstract

This report of oesophageal peptic ulceration communicating with the thoracic aorta, successfully treated, illustrates the importance of prompt recognition of major bleeding and early repair.

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