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Barium swallow: the characteristic diagonal impression at the level of the third and fourth vertebrae.
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A small diverticulum was also reported to be present, just above the aortic arch; see Figure 1. 
Angiogram: the aberrant right subclavian artery and its course demonstrated on AP and right anterior oblique views. Note also the common origin of the carotid arteries.
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In addition, the angiogram also demonstrated a common origin of the common carotid arteries as a second branch of the arch; see Figures 2 and 3.
Reconstruction: right posterior oblique view.
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In addition, the angiogram also demonstrated a common origin of the common carotid arteries as a second branch of the arch; see Figures 2 and 3.
Lateral view via a right supraclavicular incision: note that from above, the right common carotid artery, the right internal jugular vein, and the retroesophageal subclavian artery.
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After ligation of the aberrant right subclavian artery and transposition and end-to-side anastomosis to the right common carotid artery.
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