title: [Tracheo-arterial fistula as a complication of tracheotomy].
abstract: The authors presented 2 cases of massive bleeding from brachiocephalic artery as a late complication after tracheotomy. In both deadly cases the artery wall was secondary damaged by the tracheal tube. The pathomechanism of this complication origin and significance of its acquaintance was discussed.
authors.affiliation: Katedry i Kliniki Otolaryngologii AM, Wrocławiu.
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Kustrzycka
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Bochnia
authors.forename: Z
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Ziemski
mesh_terms: D016122:Brachiocephalic Trunk / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005402:Fistula / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007431:Intraoperative Complications / Q000601:surgery; D007827:Laryngitis / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D014132:Trachea / Q000098:blood supply / Q000293:injuries*; D014133:Tracheal Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D014140:Tracheotomy / Q000009:adverse effects*
vernacular_title: Przetoka tchawiczo-tetnicza jako powikłanie potracheotomijne.