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Neurogenic thoracic outlet syndromes [PDF]

open access: yesPostgraduate Medical Journal, 1994
'Neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome' is a poorly defined and controversial term for a group ofupper extremity nerve compression disorders.' The objective of this article is to summarize current knowledge, review controversies, and formulate a rational management plan for neurogenic thoracic outlet syndromes (NTOS).
J D, Urschel, S M, Hameed, R P, Grewal
openaire   +2 more sources

Venous thoracic outlet syndrome: When exercising may be discouraged

open access: yesClinical Case Reports, 2022
Thoracic outlet syndrome results from neurovascular compression at the thoracic outlet. Clinical presentation varies according to the predominantly compressed structure, determining its subtype: neurogenic, venous, or arterial.
Inês Oliveira   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Congenital cervical rib causing thoracic outlet syndrome

open access: yesJournal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports, 2022
Background: Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS) is a common condition caused by compression of neurovascular vessels traveling through the thoracic outlet. There are three categories of TOS, arterial (aTOS), neurogenic (nTOS), and venous (vTOS).
Thomas Heye   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Convergent Validity of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Index (TOSI)

open access: yesPhysical Activity and Health, 2022
No disease-specific evaluation score for thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) patients was available prior to the presentation of the Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Index (TOSI) score.
Niina Ruopsa   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Reoperative Brachial Plexus Neurolysis After Previous Anatomically Complete Supraclavicular Decompression for Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: A 10-Year Single-Center Case Series. [PDF]

open access: yesOper Neurosurg, 2022
BACKGROUND: Optimal management of recurrent neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome (NTOS) remains a considerable challenge. OBJECTIVE: To assess the safety and effectiveness of reoperative brachial plexus neurolysis in patients with recurrent NTOS. METHODS:
Jammeh ML   +4 more
europepmc   +3 more sources

Familial predisposition of thoracic outlet syndrome:does a familial syndrome exist? Report of cases and review of literature [PDF]

open access: yes, 2021
Introduction: Neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome (NTOS) is caused by compression of the brachial plexus. The clinical presentation of NTOS is characterized by symptoms of pain, paresthesia, numbness or muscle weakness in the neck, arm or hand.
Goeteyn, Jens   +4 more
core   +1 more source

How I do it. Thoracic outlet syndrome and the transaxillary approach

open access: yesJournal of Vascular Surgery Cases and Innovative Techniques, 2023
Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is a disease pattern that involves compression of neurologic venous or arterial structures as they pass through the thoracic outlet. TOS was first described as a vascular complication arising from the presence of a cervical
Matthew Vuoncino, MD   +1 more
doaj   +1 more source

Paget–Schroetter syndrome occurring in the nondominant hand

open access: yesClinical Case Reports, Volume 11, Issue 12, December 2023., 2023
Key Clinical Message Paget‐Schroetter syndrome is the primary thrombotic event associated with venous thoracic outlet syndrome. It needs to be suspected when encountering localized brachial swelling and a dilated vein in patients with a history of upper limb exercise.
Akina Fukushima   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Arterial thoracic outlet syndrome by a commonly overlooked anomaly, the cervical rib: A case report

open access: yesRadiology Case Reports, 2023
Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is a constellation of symptoms that occur due to the compression of neurovascular structures traversing the thoracic outlet. TOS manifests in 3 distinct forms: neurogenic, venous, and arterial.
Farhad Farzam, MD   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

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