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CT scan showing air bubbles trapped at the level of the venous brachiocephalic trunk.
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A CT scan showed air bubbles trapped at the level of the venous brachiocephalic trunk (Figure 1).
Surical findings. (a) The venous brachiocephalic trunk appeared enlarged. (b) The SVC and brachiocephalic vein were clamped. Their junction is opened, and thrombectomy performed. (c) A collection of samples of thrombus. (d) Venous repair using an enlargement patch of GoreTex.
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At surgery (Figure 2), through median sternotomy, the venous brachiocephalic trunk appeared enlarged.