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Recurrent neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome

The American Journal of Surgery, 2004
Although 90% of patients with neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome (NTOS) experience "excellent" or "good" results after thoracic outlet decompression, recurrent symptoms may develop in certain patients.This is a retrospective review of patients with NTOS who developed recurrent symptoms of upper extremity/shoulder/neck pain, weakness and limitation of ...
Esteban, Ambrad-Chalela, George I, Thomas, Kaj H, Johansen   +2 more
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Bilateral neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome

Muscle & Nerve, 2003
AbstractWe report a case of bilateral neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS). Electrophysiological examination suggested the presence of bilateral lower brachial plexus neuropathy. Radiography showed rudimentary bilateral cervical ribs. In the cases reported in the literature to date, the clinical findings are typically unilateral despite the common
Tilki, HE, Stalberg, E, Incesu, L, Basoglu, A   +3 more
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Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

DeckerMed Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, 2016
The thoracic outlet is the area of the body at the base of the neck and upper chest and shoulder region that contains the nerves, artery, and vein as they pass from the upper extremity to the spine and thorax. Each of these three structures can be compressed by abnormal anatomy in one of several areas, which leads to neurogenic, arterial, and venous ...
Mathew Wooster, Karl A. Illig
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Neurogenes Thoracic-outlet-Syndrom

Der Nervenarzt, 2005
Einleitung Das neurogene Thoracic-outlet-Syndrom (nTOS) ist wohl das umstrittenste Nervenkompressionssyndrom der oberen Extremitat. Konservativ therapieresistente Beschwerden werden chirurgisch durch Dekompression der oberen Thoraxapertur uber einen supraklavikularen Zugang, alternativ uber eine transaxillare Resektion der 1. Rippe behandelt.
R. W. König, T. Kretschmer, W. Börm, F. Hübner, H.-P. Richter, G. Antoniadis   +5 more
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Differential Diagnosis of Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: A Review

Barw Medical Journal
Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is a complex and often overlooked condition caused by the compression of neurovascular structures as they pass through the thoracic outlet.
Fahmi H. Kakamad, Saywan K. Asaad, Abdullah K. Ghafour, Nsren S. Sabr, Hiwa S. Namiq, Lawen J. Mustafa, Azad S. Hattam, Soran H. Tahir, Ahmed H. Ahmed, Omed M. Hussein, Sakar O. Arif, Hawkar A. Nasralla, Marwan N. Hassan, Sarhang S. Abdalla, Bander A. Abdalla, Berun A. Abdalla   +15 more
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Rib-Sparing Scalenectomy versus First Rib Resection for the Treatment of Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: Comparison of Patient-Reported Outcomes.

The Journal of Hand Surgery (Asian-Pacific Volume)
Background: Neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome (nTOS) is caused by compression of the brachial plexus (BP). Surgical intervention is pursued when conservative treatments fail.
Ramin Shekouhi, Syeda Hoorulain Ahmed, Mohammed Mumtaz, Samir Shah, Harvey Chim   +4 more
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Preoperative Electrodiagnosis of Brachial Plexopathy is Associated With Diminished Functional Outcomes After Surgery for Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome.

Annals of Surgery
OBJECTIVE To assess long-term surgical outcomes for patients with neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome (NTOS) and preoperative electrodiagnosis of brachial plexopathy (BPx).
Ryan Wahidi, J. W. Ohman, Christopher J. Dy, Robert W. Thompson   +3 more
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Physical Therapy Management of Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

Thoracic Surgery Clinics, 2021
Neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome is a complex and challenging condition to manage. There is a lack of high-quality evidence to guide clinical decision making and therefore a need to individualize treatment. Examination includes identifying postural, anatomic, and biomechanical factors that contribute to compromise of the neurovascular structures ...
Eileen, Collins, Michael, Orpin
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Suffering of Patients with Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS); The First Qualitative study in TOS

Barw Medical Journal
Background Diagnosis of neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome (nTOS) is hindered by symptom overlap with cervical radiculopathy, carpal tunnel syndrome, or psychosomatic disorders.
Fahmi H. Kakamad, Shvan H Mohammed, Berun A. Abdalla, Saywan K. Asaad, Abdullah K. Ghafour, Nsren S. Sabr, Yadgar N. Abbas, L. J. Mustafa, A. Hattam, C. Omer, Ahmed H. Ahmed, Omed M. Hussein, L. Sharif, Ayoob A. Mohammed, Ali H. Hasan   +14 more
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Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (Neurogenic)

2016
Thoracic outlet syndrome is a very poorly understood and underappreciated diagnosis. This chapter will hopefully help clarify this nebulous diagnosis.
Virtaj Singh, Christopher J. Burnett, Richard E. Seroussi   +2 more
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