A surgical approach to complex regional pain syndrome with neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome in a reoperation patient. [PDF]
Pain ManagThoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) and complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) are two etiologies of chronic pain. TOS is a group of conditions that occur due to compression of the neurovascular structures of the upper extremity while CRPS is a disorder ...
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Understanding Thoracic Outlet Syndrome [PDF]
Scientifica, 2014 The diagnosis of thoracic outlet syndrome was once debated in the world of vascular surgery. Today, it is more understood and surprisingly less infrequent than once thought.
Julie Freischlag, Kristine Orion
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Troisier sign and Virchow node: the anatomy and pathology of pulmonary adenocarcinoma metastasis to a supraclavicular lymph node [PDF]
Autopsy and Case Reports, 2019 Metastatic spread of cancer via the thoracic duct may lead to an enlargement of the left supraclavicular node, known as the Virchow node (VN), leading to an appreciable mass that can be recognized clinically — a Troisier sign.
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Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: A Current Literature Review
The American Surgeon™Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (nTOS), the most prevalent type of thoracic outlet syndrome, results from compression of the compression of the brachial plexus as it traverses the scalene triangle and rectopectoralis minor space. It typically presents with upper extremity pain, hand weakness, paresthesia, and muscle atrophy that is often ...
Numair Attaar, Luigi Pascarella
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Diagnosis and Treatment of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: A Systematic Review of Imaging Modalities, Conservative Interventions, and Surgical Approaches [PDF]
Quality in SportThoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is a rare condition that primarily affects people in the first half of their lives. TOS is divided into three types depending on the affected structures: neurogenic, arterial, and venous. The spectrum of symptoms is broad,
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SurgeriesObjective: 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 ...
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Three-Step Approach for the Decompression of Brachial Plexus Entrapment in Patients With Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. [PDF]
Arthrosc Tech, 2023 Abstract Arthroscopic brachial plexus decompression is a technically demanding surgical procedure with a steep learning curve. Few techniques are reported in the literature. The aim of this Technical Note is to describe a direct, 3‐step approach for the decompression of common sites of brachial plexus entrapment in patients with neurogenic thoracic ...
Kandil AW, Gawish HM.
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Synovitis, acne, pustulosis, hyperostosis, and osteitis syndrome, neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome, and <i>Cutibacterium acnes</i> infection: a case report. [PDF]
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Endoscopy for neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome: effectiveness and safety assessments. [PDF]
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Comprehensive Endoscopic Brachial Plexus Release for Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Including Suprascapular Nerve Release and Scalenotomy. [PDF]
Arthrosc TechAbstract Thoracic outlet syndrome is characterized by compression of neurovascular structures including the brachial plexus. Endoscopic techniques for brachial plexus neurolysis are emerging as treatment options when properly indicated. This technical note presents an updated comprehensive endoscopic technique for infraclavicular and supraclavicular ...
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