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From: Aorto-esophageal fistula caused by fishbone ingestion: a case report on staged endovascular and endoscopic treatment

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Endoscopy view: a an esophageal fistula of 30 cm from the incisors, about 3 mm in diameter with influx of bloody fluids, and accompanied with a hematoma and hyperemic mucosa; b after 4 months, the esophageal fistula was about 6 mm in diameter; c endoclips were used to close the fistula; d the fistula was closed at 1-month follow-up; e endoscopy revealed completely healed fistula and fungal esophagitis at 3-months follow-up; f at 1-year follow-up, the fistula was healed with no signs of infection

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BMC Gastroenterology

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