Thoracic Outlet Syndrome in Sport: A Systematic Review
Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is a rare and heterogeneous syndrome secondary to a compression of the neurovascular bundle in the thoracic outlet area.
Thomas Garraud +17 more
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Difficult diagnosis of a neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome and review of the current literature [PDF]
Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is an uncommon disorder, without a clear clinical presentation or a fully accepted definition. The patients usually present a set of symptoms arising from compression of the brachial plexus or subclavian vessels during ...
Rosa, Joao Maia +5 more
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False-negative upper extremity ultrasound in the initial evaluation of patients with suspected subclavian vein thrombosis due to thoracic outlet syndrome (Paget-Schroetter syndrome) [PDF]
OBJECTIVE: To assess the utilization and consequences of upper extremity Duplex ultrasound in the initial diagnostic evaluation of patients with suspected subclavian vein (SCV) thrombosis and venous thoracic outlet syndrome (VTOS).
Abuirqeba, Ahmmad A +4 more
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Supraclavicular reoperation for neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome [PDF]
Thirty-nine reoperations in 38 patients with recurrent symptoms of neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome were performed by the supraclavicular approach. Scarring around the brachial plexus was the primary cause in 59% of procedure, whereas in 41% of reoperations residual osseous and soft tissue anomalies were identified in the supraclavicular area and ...
Stoney, RJ, Cheng, SWK
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Temporal artery biopsies: Are we taking long enough specimens? [PDF]
Mesura 4,40 x 1,10 x 1,10 metres.Arnau Mascort, EusebiPla general de l'escultura a plaça Catalunya .Elogi a la navegació, fou realitzada amb pedra de Montjuïc, la figura mesura 2,90 x 1,08 x 0,90 ...
Chant, Harvey, Gunawardene, Ashok
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The role of congenital malformations of the thoracic outlet in the development of the syndrome
BACKGROUND: Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) represents a clinical condition caused by compression of the neurovascular structures that cross the thoracic outlet.
M. Artico +9 more
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Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: Single Center Experience on Robotic Assisted First Rib Resection and Literature Review. [PDF]
Background Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is a pathological condition caused by a narrowing between the clavicle and first rib leading to a compression of the neurovascular bundle to the upper extremity.
Azenha, Luis Filipe +7 more
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Aneurysmal Bone Cyst Arising from the First Rib: A Rare Cause of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Aneurysmal bone cyst is a rare benign cystic bone lesion with an incidence of only 0.14 per 100,000 individuals and most commonly affects the metaphyses of long bones, spine, and pelvis.
Manuel Medina, Subroto Paul
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Ultrasound of the brachial plexus (BP) is a readily available and informative imaging method. Good knowledge of normal BP anatomy and its variations, as well as the ultrasound technique for examining the BP, is the key to success.
Irina Kh. Mukhambetalieva +2 more
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(A) Brachial assessment tool (Front). (B) Brachial assessment tool (Back). ABSTRACT Background Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is a condition of neurovascular compression in the cervicoaxillary canal and is commonly divided into neurogenic, venous, and arterial subtypes. Neurogenic TOS, caused by brachial plexus compression, is the most frequent subtype.
Scott Ferris, Bridget Hill, Yi Xie
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