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MRI showing compression (arrow) of the right subclavian artery.
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MRI confirmed compression in her right subclavian artery within the interscalene triangle triangle distally (Figure 1()).
A Roberts clamp is used to retract the first rib.
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The first rib was identified, and both the parietal pleura and periosteum overlying it were stripped off (Figure 2()).
The endoscopic rib cutter is placed around the first rib.
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Gentle retraction of the neurovascular bundle was performed using a peanut before passing an endoscopic rib cutter (Figure 3()).