Beware of the aberrant innominate artery.

Upadhyaya, Prashant K; Bertellotti, Robert; Laeeq, Ambreen; Sugimoto, Jeffrey · Ann Thorac Surg · 2008

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

The anatomy of aortic great vessels is relevant in surgeries of the anterior neck, especially with a tracheostomy, thyroidectomy, or mediastinoscopy. Variations in their anatomy could lead to severe complications if not recognized. An aberrant high-riding innominate artery incidentally encountered during mediastinoscopy is presented.

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