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This article discusses a case of breathing circuit leakage during a surgical procedure. The patient, a 17-year-old female with pre-existing heart defects, experienced a collapse of the ventilator bellows and inadequate tidal volume delivery during surgery. It was discovered that a towel clip used to fix a retractor had pierced the breathing circuit, causing small holes and the subsequent leak. The breathing circuit was replaced, and no further leaks were detected. The article emphasizes the importance of checking for leakage in the breathing system after draping to prevent complications. [Extracted from the article]