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Figure 1 Contrasted computed tomography of the chest and upper
abdomen highlighting with typical lung findings seen in cystic fibrosis
along with lack of an intrahepatic IVC.
Figure 2 Chest roentgenograms with Protek Duo inserted into the
right internal jugular vein and terminating in the main pulmonary artery
with (A) open chest, (B) closed chest and tracheostomy, and (C) finally,
with the Protek Duo removed.