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A case of iatrogenic bilio-bronchial fistula due to a retained surgical sponge is reported. The diagnosis was delayed because of the absence of opaque marker within the retained swab.
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Garel, L., Montagne, J.P., Balquet, P. et al. An unusual iatrogenic bilio-bronchial fistula. Pediatr Radiol 9, 48–49 (1980). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00973972
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