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Etiology of neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome

Hand Clinics, 2004
The anatomic problems that lead to TOS are now well known. They consist of congenital anomalies that are superimposed on some form of trauma. There are some promising technologies that offer hope of early anatomic diagnosis. Sophisticated imaging of the brachial plexus as advocated by Collins offers hope. High resolution multidetector CT scanning seems
Charles O, Brantigan, David B, Roos
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Outcomes Following Surgical Management of Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: TriNetX Analysis Comparing Rib-Sparing Scalenectomy and First Rib Resection.

Annals of Plastic Surgery
BACKGROUND Neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome (nTOS) results from compression of the brachial plexus and can lead to debilitating symptoms such as pain, paresthesia, and motor weakness.
Ramin Shekouhi, Hassan Darabi, Yash Singh, Harel G. Schwartzberg, Hiba Saifuddin, Harvey Chim   +5 more
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Evaluation of Patients with Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

Thoracic Surgery Clinics, 2021
Neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome (NTOS) results from the compression or irritation of the brachial plexus within the thoracic outlet. The associated symptoms result in significant disability and negative effects on patient health-related quality of life.
Nikhil, Panda, Dean M, Donahue
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Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

2015
Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is divided into three categories based on the structures compressed within. Documented since the 1800s, neurogenic TOS (NTOS) accounts for the vast majority of cases and remains one of the most obscure problems seen in surgical practice.
Alexis Powell, Karl A. Illig
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Neurogenes Thoracic-outlet-Syndrom (nTOS)

Gefässchirurgie, 2013
Hintergrund Das neurogene Thoracic-outlet-Syndrom (nTOS), gilt im Hinblick auf Diagnose und Therapie unverandert als umstritten, ursachlich hierfur ist in erster Linie das Fehlen klar definierter Diagnosekriterien.
R.W. König, M.T. Pedro, T. Kapapa, J. Oberhoffer, C. Wirtz, G. Antoniadis   +5 more
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Round table discussion. Neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome

Journal of Hand Surgery (European Volume)
The diagnosis and treatment of neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome (NTOS) remains an area of controversy. Criteria for diagnosis are not uniform. Advanced imaging modalities such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) may have varying utility based on ...
Harvey Chim, Henk P. Giele, Steven K. Koehler, Taku Suzuki, Robert Thompson   +4 more
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Divergent Conceptualizations and Management Strategies for Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: A Qualitative Multispecialty Study

Barw Medical Journal
Background Neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome (nTOS) is the most prevalent subtype of thoracic outlet syndrome and remains one of the most controversial conditions in peripheral nerve and thoracic disorders.
Fahmi H. Kakamad, Saywan K. Asaad, Abdullah K. Ghafour, A. Hattam, L. Sharif, H. Namiq, Rzgar H. Abdul, Zana Omar, Kak Abdullah, Soran S. Raoof, Sakar O. Arif, Nsren S. Sabr, C. Omer, L. J. Mustafa, Yousif Khalil, Berun A. Abdalla, Shvan H Mohammed   +16 more
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Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome in Whiplash Injury

Journal of Spinal Disorders, 2001
A prospective study of 110 patients was carried out to determine the pathogenic significance of trauma to the upper body in the development of neural compressive irritation at the thoracic outlet. Twenty-nine patients were reviewed as cervical strain injuries (N group), 25 patients as probable neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome (NTOS) (PT group), 39 ...
Y, Kai, M, Oyama, S, Kurose, T, Inadome, Y, Oketani, Y, Masuda   +5 more
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Updated Perspectives on Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

Current Pain and Headache Reports, 2010
Pain represents a foremost feature of neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome (NTOS). Similar to other persistent pain conditions, the physical discomfort associated with NTOS can cause severe and often debilitating symptoms. In fact, those suffering from the syndrome report a quality of life impacted as significantly as those with chronic heart failure ...
Paul J, Christo, Kai, McGreevy
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Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Associated with Asymptomatic Cervical Stenosis: A Case Report

The Nerve
It is crucial to differentiate more common cervical spine disorders from thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS), which causes neck and shoulder pain and paresthesia in the upper extremities.
Byung-chul Son
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