Arthroscopic Pectoralis Minor Release and Infraclavicular Brachial Plexus Decompression for Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: A Novel Treatment for an Old Problem. [PDF]
JB JS Open AccessBackground: Neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome (nTOS) of infraclavicular etiology is a complex condition involving the compression of the brachial plexus through the interscalene triangle and costoclavicular, infraclavicular, and pectoralis minor space.
Wagner ER +9 more
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Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Reviewed
Albanian Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery, 2020 Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (NTOS) is a rare, but controversial syndrome in relation to its diagnosis, treatment modality, and approaches in case of surgical treatment.
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Evaluation and Management of Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome with an Overview of Surgical Approaches: A Comprehensive Review [PDF]
Journal of Pain Research, 2021 Christine Lim,1 Yasaman Kavousi,2 Ying Wei Lum,2 Paul J Christo1 1Division of Pain Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA; 2Division of Vascular Surgery and ...
Lim C, Kavousi Y, Lum YW, Christo PJ
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Free fat flap transfer in recurrent neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome pain treatment: FIRST observational pilot study. [PDF]
Int J Surg ProtocBackground: Neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome (NTOS), characterized by brachial plexus compression, causes chronic pain and numbness in the upper extremities.
Thuau F +5 more
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Imaging features of the brachial plexus in neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome: A case report [PDF]
Radiology Case ReportsNeurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome (NTOS) is characterized by the compression of the brachial plexus in the thoracic outlet region, caused by various etiologies.
Hoang Tu Minh, MD +7 more
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Improvement in Upper Limb and Systemic Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) Symptoms After Surgical Treatment of Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. [PDF]
CureusThoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is characterized by compression of nerves or blood vessels as they pass through the scalene triangle and the costoclavicular space, and under the pectoralis minor.
Christoforou ME +4 more
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Case Report: Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Without Electrophysiologic Abnormality [PDF]
Frontiers in Neurology, 2021 Neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome (N-TOS) is a chronic compressive brachial plexopathy that involves the C8, T1 roots, and/or lower trunk. Medial antebrachial cutaneous (MABC) nerve conduction study (NCS) abnormality is reportedly one of the most ...
Sun Woong Kim, Duk Hyun Sung
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Isolated Cervical Rib Fracture: A Rare Etiology of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome [PDF]
Case Reports in Surgery, 2011 Isolated fracture of a cervical rib is a very rare entity and usually presents as a painless swelling or as thoracic outlet syndrome. We describe a case of a 45-year-old woman with history of fall two months back.
Rayees Ahmad Dar +2 more
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Hand Strength Deficit in Patients with Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome [PDF]
Diagnostics, 2021 Neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome (NTOS) is a chronic painful and disabling condition. Patients complain about upper-limb paresthesia or weakness. Weakness has been considered one of the diagnostic criteria of NTOS, but objective comparisons to healthy
Alban Fouasson-Chailloux +7 more
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Utilization and Effectiveness of Pectoralis Minor Tenotomy in the Surgical Management of Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. [PDF]
Hand (N Y)Background: Uncertainty exists concerning the optimal utilization and effectiveness of pectoralis minor tenotomy (PMT) in neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome (NTOS).
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