A stab wound at the left 2nd intercostal space near the sternal border risks injury to which major vessel?
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Correct answer: Internal thoracic artery
The left internal thoracic artery courses just lateral to the sternum and can be damaged in parasternal injuries. It is frequently harvested for coronary bypass grafting.
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