Carotid-esophageal fistula following a penetrating neck injury: case report.
Carotid arterial injuries frequently are associated with injuries to adjacent structure of the neck, particularly the esophagus and trachea. Complications from these repairs are common and fistula formation is herein described between the carotid artery and esophageal repair.
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Department of Surgery, Michael Reese Hospital & Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois 60616.
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D000328:Adult; D002339:Carotid Arteries / Q000601:surgery; D002340:Carotid Artery Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D020212:Carotid Artery Injuries; D004937:Esophageal Fistula / Q000209:etiology*; D004947:Esophagus / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D014948:Wounds, Gunshot / Q000150:complications*