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A 67-year-old man presented with hemoptysis following 2 previous operations on the descending thoracic aorta. Preoperative investigations and surgical exploration failed to demonstrate an aortobronchial fistula. It was subsequently detected at autopsy after the patient succumbed to a massive bout of hemoptysis.

Dr Tunde Falode speaks to Elena Conroy, Commissioning Editor: Dr Tunde Falode is General Manager for the Diabetes and Cardiovascular Business Unit in the UK and Ireland at Sanofi, a global pharmaceutical company. Following graduation from the University of Jos Medical School in Nigeria, he secured a basic surgical training post through Guy's and St Thomas' hospitals in London, eventually specializing in cardiac and thoracic surgery, before changing his career path. In addition to his current role at Sanofi, he recently completed his specialist training in pharmaceutical medicine and has a keen interest in sports.