Massive upper gastrointestinal bleeding due to esophago- thyroidal artery fistula following foreign body aspiration: a case report
Background: Immediate treatment when an esophageal foreign body is suspected is critical because of the possibility of serious complications. The presence of foreign bodies in the esophagus usually occurs accidentally in children and mentally retarded adults. A greater risk of perforation of the eso...
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Tehran University of Medical Sciences
2007-10-01
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| Series: | Tehran University Medical Journal |
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| Online Access: | http://journals.tums.ac.ir/PdfMed.aspx?pdf_med=/upload_files/pdf/4214.pdf&manuscript_id=4214 |