Tracheostomy reveals a rare aberrant right subclavian artery; a case report
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Tracheostomy reveals a rare aberrant right subclavian artery; a case report
BACKGROUND: Anomalies of vascular anatomy in the neck are well recognised. We present a case of a very rare aberrant artery discovered during tracheostomy. CASE PRESENTATION: Elective tracheostomy was performed in theatre for an elderly gentleman on long-term ventilation. Pre-operative examination of the neck revealed no obvious abnormality. During surgery, a large vessel was revealed overlying...
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عنوان ژورنال: BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders
سال: 2004
ISSN: 1472-6815
DOI: 10.1186/1472-6815-4-1