Unusual case of endotracheal tube obstruction by caseous necrotic material.

J Anaesthesiol Clin Pharmacol

Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, ESI PGIMSR, Bassaidarapur, New Delhi, India.

Published: January 2017

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