Chronic tracheoesophageal fistula successfully treated using Amplatzer septal occluder

Endoscopy 2018; 50(12): 1236-1237
DOI: 10.1055/a-0677-1531

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Authors

Mario Traina

¹Endoscopy Service, Department of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services, IRCCS – ISMETT, Palermo
Michele Amata

¹Endoscopy Service, Department of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services, IRCCS – ISMETT, Palermo
Lavinia De Monte

²Thoracic Surgery, Department of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services, IRCCS – ISMETT, Palermo
Antonino Granata

¹Endoscopy Service, Department of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services, IRCCS – ISMETT, Palermo
Dario Ligresti

¹Endoscopy Service, Department of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services, IRCCS – ISMETT, Palermo
Ilaria Tarantino

¹Endoscopy Service, Department of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services, IRCCS – ISMETT, Palermo
Caterina Gandolfo

³Cardiac Cath Lab, Department of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services, IRCCS – ISMETT, Palermo

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