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Subclavian artery aneurysm caused by cervical rib: Case report and review

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An aneurysm in the subclavian artery is relatively uncommon and a cervical rib as the cause is rare. Such a case is presented and the pertinent literature is reviewed. The mechanism of aneurysm formation in a normal vessel wall is discussed.

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  1. Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, 31096, Haifa, Israel

    Ahuva Engel & Olga B. Adler M.D.

  2. Vascular Surgery, Rambam Medical Center, Faculty of Medicine, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, 31096, Haifa, Israel

    Roni Carmeli

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Engel, A., Adler, O.B. & Carmeli, R. Subclavian artery aneurysm caused by cervical rib: Case report and review. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 12, 92–94 (1989). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02577396

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