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CT-scan showing the proximal stenosis of the subclavian artery (red arrows): (a) coronal CT-scan image and (b) axial CT-scan reconstruction image.
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Additional computed tomography (CT)-angiography was performed, which revealed an important soft tissue plaque with concentric narrowing of the proximal part of the left subclavian artery caused by compression of a prominent first rib (Figure 1).
(a) Peroperative angiography with red arrow pointing to the stenosis. (b) Peroperative angiography after placement of the Omnilink Elite, the stenosis is no longer visible.
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Angiography confirmed the proximal stenosis of the subclavian artery (Figure 2).