Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

Tarik Z. Ali; John Radtka

doi:10.1007/978-3-319-98497-1_144

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

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Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is a constellation of upper extremity symptoms resulting from compression of the brachial plexus, subclavian artery, and subclavian vein as they pass between the clavicle and the first rib. The majority of patients are between 20 and 50 years of age and about 70% are females. There are three types of TOS: neurogenic, arterial, and venous. Despite the variability in presenting symptoms, the therapy is often decompression of the thoracic outlet. This is achieved with a first rib resection which can be performed through a supraclavicular, infraclavicular, or trans-axillary approach. A vascular intervention may also be required to treat symptomatology from chronic compression.

Original language	English (US)
Title of host publication	Clinical Algorithms in General Surgery
Subtitle of host publication	A Practical Guide
Publisher	Springer Science+Business Media
Pages	589-591
Number of pages	3
ISBN (Electronic)	9783319984971
ISBN (Print)	9783319984964
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-98497-1_144
State	Published - Jan 1 2019

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