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Retrosternal dislocation of the clavicle is an unusual injury. Serious complications may arise from damage to the trachea, the great vessels of the mediastinum, the oesophagus, and the thoracic duct. Operative reduction and reconstruction of the ligaments is the most reliable treatment.
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