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The aetiology and management of a patient with traumatic perforation of the oesophagus and tracheo-oesophageal fistula is discussed. Recommendations concerning the nature of ring-pull cans are made.
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Bruce, J., Gough, D.C.S. Traumatic perforation and tracheo-oesophageal fistula caused by a ring pull. Pediatr Surg Int 6, 348–349 (1991). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00178653
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