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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.