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Kommerell's diverticulum.

M D McIntyre·R B Lynn
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Kommerell's diverticulum of an aberrant right subclavian artery is a rare embryologic anomaly. It should always be considered when a patient presents with a central mediastinal tumour. In spite of sophisticated newer investigations, aortography remains the diagnostic procedure of choice. Ligation in continuity is a safe and simple method of management.

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M D McIntyre, R B Lynn. 1980. Kommerell's diverticulum.. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7417897/

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