Thoracic Outlet Syndrome [PDF]
CLINICAL PRESENTATION & EXAM: Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS), a term first coined by Peet in 1956, is a controversial condition that is difficult to diagnose.
Presburger, Yosef
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Vascular Thoracic Outlet Syndrome [PDF]
Two distinct terms are used to describe vascular thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) depending on which structure is predominantly affected: venous TOS (due to subclavian vein compression) and arterial TOS (due to subclavian artery compression).
Al-Omran, Mohammed+2 more
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Pectoralis Minor Syndrome: Subclavicular Brachial Plexus Compression
The diagnosis of brachial plexus compression—either neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome (NTOS) or neurogenic pectoralis minor syndrome (NPMS)—is based on old fashioned history and physical examination.
Richard J. Sanders, Stephen J. Annest
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Physical therapy management, surgical treatment, and patient-reported outcomes measures in a prospective observational cohort of patients with neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome [PDF]
OBJECTIVE: To assess the results of physical therapy management and surgical treatment in a prospective observational cohort of patients with neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome (NTOS) using patient-reported outcomes measures. METHODS: Of 183 new patient
Abuirqeba, Ahmmad A+7 more
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Abstract This study aimed to investigate the relationship between dysphagia severity and neck proprioception, pain, and mood in individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS). The individuals were divided into two groups according to the severity of dysphagia: dysphagia group (n = 13) with a score of 3 and above on the Dysphagia Assessment Scale in Multiple ...
Hanife Abakay+3 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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Imaging study of thoracic outlet syndrome [PDF]
Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP)UNIFESP Departamento de Diagnóstico por ImagemUniversidade Federal do Rio de JaneiroHospital de Caridade São BrásUNIFESP, Depto.
Barella, Simone Maluf+5 more
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Neurosurgical management for chronic and end‐of‐life pain in children: A systematic review
Abstract Introduction Chronic and end‐of‐life pain in children is underreported and undermanaged. Current guidelines for pediatric chronic pain include medical and interventional modalities; however, the inclusion of neurosurgical treatments is uncommon and inconsistent. This systematic review presents the literature, and we provide recommendations for
Sunny Abdelmageed+7 more
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UEG Week 2023 Poster Presentations
United European Gastroenterology Journal, Volume 11, Issue S8, Page 535-1498, October 2023.
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Critical Upper Limb Ischemia Due to Brachial Tourniquet in Misdiagnosed Thoracic Outlet Syndrome after Carpal Tunnel Decompression: A Case Report [PDF]
We present the case of a 68-year-old woman, referred to our department for critical upper limb ischemia, which had occurred a few days after homolateral surgical ligamentotomy for carpal tunnel syndrome, diagnosed and confirmed by electromyography, and ...
Bassetto, Franco+5 more
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