Jens Goeteyn , Stijn B.J. Teijink , Niels Pesser , Marc R.H.M. van Sambeek , Bart F.L. van Nuenen , Joep A.W. Teijink
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Abstract
Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is a group of conditions thought to be caused by the compression of neurovascular structures going to the upper extremity. TOS is a difficult disease to diagnose, and surgical treatment remains challenging. Many different surgical techniques for the treatment of TOS have been described in the literature and many reasonable to good outcomes have been reported, which makes it hard for surgeons to determine which techniques should be used. Our aim was to describe the rationale, techniques, and outcomes associated with the surgical treatment of TOS. Most patients in our center are treated primarily through a trans-axillary approach. We will elaborate on the technical details of performing trans-axillary thoracic outlet decompression. The essential steps during surgery are illustrated with videos. We focused on the idea behind performing a trans-axillary thoracic outlet decompression in primary cases. Institutional data on the outcomes of this surgical approach are described briefly.
期刊介绍:
Each issue of Seminars in Vascular Surgery examines the latest thinking on a particular clinical problem and features new diagnostic and operative techniques. The journal allows practitioners to expand their capabilities and to keep pace with the most rapidly evolving areas of surgery.