The Journal of laryngology and otology
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Fistulae between major vessels in the head and neck are uncommon. In both civilian and wartime reports, the total number of traumatic arterio-venous fistulae in head and neck region account for less than four per cent of all arterial injuries. ⋯ We report and discuss the management of a case of ruptured carotico-jugular fistula secondary to infection which presented as acute upper airway obstruction. This appears to be the first description of such a case in the literature.