An unusual case of neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome.
Neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome (nTOS) is the most common manifestation of thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS), accounting for more than 95% of cases. It is usually caused by cervical ribs, anomalies in the scalene muscle anatomy or post-traumatic inflammatory changes causing compression of the brachial plexus.We present an unusual case of nTOS caused ...
Vaidya Y, Vaithianathan R.
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Rib Osteoblastoma as a Cause of Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: A Case Report. [PDF]
Hamouri S+5 more
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Objective: Neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome (nTOS) is a rare compression neuropathy, and establishing a firm diagnosis can be challenging. Interscalene nerve blocks with Ropivacaine and Dexamethasone have been proposed in cases with typical symptoms ...
Lucia Winkler+4 more
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Thoracic outlet syndrome [TOS] caused by a tumor of the rib is rare and has been reported only 12 times in the literature over the past one and one-half centuries, with the majority of cases due to osteochondroma.
Ravisagar Patel+2 more
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Posttraumatic Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome and Immediate Effects of Decompressive Surgery: A Case Report. [PDF]
Son BC.
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All-endoscopic Brachial Plexus Complete Neurolysis for Idiopathic Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: Surgical Technique [PDF]
Neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome is caused by a neurologic compression of the brachial plexus before it reaches the arm. Three anatomic areas are common locations for such an entrapment because of their congenital and/or acquired tightness: the ...
Thibault Lafosse, M.D.+2 more
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Ultrasound-Guided the Prevertebral Fascia Incise and the C5 Root Hydrodissection for the Treatment of Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: an Application Study. [PDF]
Liao Z, Zhou Y, Cao W.
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Arthroscopic Pectoralis Minor Release and Infraclavicular Brachial Plexus Decompression for Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: A Novel Treatment for an Old Problem. [PDF]
Wagner ER+9 more
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Comprehensive Endoscopic Brachial Plexus Release for Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Including Suprascapular Nerve Release and Scalenotomy. [PDF]
Lafosse T+3 more
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Patient Reported Outcomes After Surgical Treatment for Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome with At Least 1 Year Follow Up [PDF]
Bell J+5 more
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