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Fig. 4

From: Radiofrequency guidewire-facilitated recanalization of chronic thoracic central venous occlusions in hemodialysis patients

Fig. 4

Complication following successful RF-wire enabled recanalization and stenting of a right brachiocephalic occlusion. A Portable chest radiograph obtained immediately following procedure showing stent graft in good position (arrow) but the presence of a large right hemothorax (arrowheads). B Locking loop 14 French chest tube was placed in the IR suite, yielding 800 mL of blood. C Chest radiograph obtained 48 h later showing resolution of hemothorax. The chest tube was subsequently capped and then removed

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