Tracheo-innominate artery fistula.
Two additional cases of tracheo-innominate artery fistula are presented. One patient survived after prompt surgical management. The emphasis is placed on prevention. However, when post-tracheostomy or post-tracheal resection is complicated by bleeding, the diagnosis of tracheo-innominate artery fistula must be considered. Only appropriate and immediate surgical intervention will save the patient.
D000328:Adult; D016122:Brachiocephalic Trunk; D005260:Female; D005402:Fistula / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D014133:Tracheal Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D014140:Tracheotomy