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In laymans terms, what is retroesopheal right subclavian artery with a 3 cm kommerel diverticulum?
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Anomaly: Abnormal origin of the right subclavian artery from the distal aorta in the chest running behind the esophagus and compress it sometimes causing swallowing difficulty . The origin of this anomaly can become dilated or aneurysm and it's called kommerell diverticulum.
Answered 6/19/2015
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