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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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Utilization of Cupping Therapy in the Treatment of Vascular Thoracic Outlet Syndrome in a Collegiate Pitcher: A Case Study [PDF]

Journal of Sports Medicine and Allied Health Sciences: Official Journal of the Ohio Athletic Trainers' Association, 2017
Objective: Present a clinical case detailing the effectiveness of dry cupping therapy in treating thoracic outlet syndrome. The utilization of dry cupping therapy on a 20-year-old collegiate baseball pitcher with diagnosed thoracic outlet syndrome is ...
Stephen A. Cage, Diana M. Gallegos, Brandon J. Warner   +2 more
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Treatment of thoracic outlet syndrome to relieve chronic migraine. [PDF]

Clin Anat
Abstract Prior case reports have suggested that treating thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) may relieve intractable migraine headaches, but there has been no case series large enough to show when underlying TOS should be suspected as a contributor to migraine burden.
Cha YH, Randall L, Weber J, Ahn S.
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Venous Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

Journal of the Belgian Society of Radiology, 2015
Background: A 19-year-old woman, Academy of Sport student, noticed a progressive bluish discoloration, swelling and pain of the right hand and axilla during abduction. The symptoms had been progressive for 6 months.
M. P. M. Gielens, O. H. J. Koning, M. J. C. Rutten   +2 more
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Diagnostic and Therapeutic Approach to Thoracic Outlet Syndrome [PDF]

Tomography
Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is a group of symptoms caused by the compression of neurovascular structures of the superior thoracic outlet. The knowledge of its clinical presentation with specific symptoms, as well as proper imaging examinations ...
Stefania Rizzo, Cammillo Talei Franzesi, Andrea Cara, Enrico Mario Cassina, Lidia Libretti, Emanuele Pirondini, Federico Raveglia, Antonio Tuoro, Sara Vaquer, Sara Degiovanni, Erica Michela Cavalli, Andrea Marchesi, Alberto Froio, Francesco Petrella   +13 more
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Imaging features of the brachial plexus in neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome: A case report [PDF]

Radiology Case Reports
Neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome (NTOS) is characterized by the compression of the brachial plexus in the thoracic outlet region, caused by various etiologies.
Hoang Tu Minh, MD, Nguyen Minh Duc, MD, Nguyen-Van Cong, MD, Ma Mai Hien, MD, Le-Van Thuy, MD, Ngo Hai Son, Tran Xuan Thach, Hoang Dinh Au, MD, PhD   +7 more
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First rib resection and corrective clavicle osteotomy using the infraclavicular approach for thoracic outlet syndrome due to clavicle malunion: A case report [PDF]

BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Background Thoracic outlet syndrome can develop following the malunion of a clavicle midshaft fracture. To date, thoracic outlet syndrome complicated by clavicle malunion is typically treated with either first rib resection or corrective clavicle ...
Ryogo Furuhata, Atsushi Tanji, Taku Suzuki, Noboru Matsumura   +3 more
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General Overview and Diagnostic (Imaging) Techniques for Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

Diagnostics, 2023
Thoracic outlet syndrome is an uncommon and controversial syndrome. Three different diagnoses can be made based on the compressed structure, arterial TOS, venous TOS, and neurogenic TOS, though combinations do exist as well.
Stijn B. J. Teijink, Niels Pesser, Jens Goeteyn, Renée J. Barnhoorn, Marc R. H. M. van Sambeek, Bart F. L. van Nuenen, Hugh A. Gelabert, Joep A. W. Teijink   +7 more
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Thoracic outlet syndrome [PDF]

Vascular Medicine, 2015
Thoracic outlet syndrome is a well-described disorder caused by thoracic outlet compression of the brachial plexus and/or the subclavian vessels. Neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome is the most common manifestation, presenting with pain, numbness, tingling, weakness, and vasomotor changes of the upper extremity.
Ying Wei Lum, Holly Grunebach, Margaret Arnold   +2 more
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Posterior cerebral artery stroke by reverse flow embolism in thoracic outlet syndrome - a case report

BMC Neurology, 2020
Background Arterial thoracic outlet syndrome is a rare condition characterized by a subclavian artery pathology associated with a bone abnormality. It is rarely associated with thromboembolic stroke.
Adam Celier, Simon Chabay, Aurélien Maurizot, Frédéric Cochennec, Daniela Stanciu, Fernando Pico   +5 more
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