[Verse 1] When the right subclavian takes a different route Behind the esophagus, there's no dispute It's hemodynamically kind and benign No obstruction in the cardiac line But surgeons need to know before they start This aberrant path can change the art [Chorus] Map it out, plan it through Every branch that's not on cue Sternotomy approach must know Where the vessels choose to go Critical for surgery day Aberrant patterns pave the way [Verse 2] Cannulation strategy shifts its course When anatomy shows a different source The conduit placement needs a careful hand With vessels running through uncharted land Before the scalpel makes its very first mark These branching secrets must leave their spark [Chorus] Map it out, plan it through Every branch that's not on cue Sternotomy approach must know Where the vessels choose to go Critical for surgery day Aberrant patterns pave the way [Bridge] Rarely forms a vascular ring Airway compression it can bring Esophageal squeeze from vessel's embrace Future cath procedures need this base Identify before you operate Don't let aberrant patterns complicate [Verse 3] Vascular access planning takes a turn When normal pathways aren't where vessels burn Each intervention needs this roadmap clear To keep complications from drawing near The surgeon's eye must see what lies beneath This aberrant crown without a wreath [Chorus] Map it out, plan it through Every branch that's not on cue Sternotomy approach must know Where the vessels choose to go Critical for surgery day Aberrant patterns pave the way [Outro] In truncus type two, don't forget to see Where vessels wander abnormally Though hemodynamically it's benign For surgical success, you must define
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