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Transaxillary First Rib Resection for Treatment of the Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

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Published on: September 13, 2020

Post-traumatic thoracic outlet syndrome.

Annie Dubuisson¹, Catherine Lamotte, Marguerite Foidart-Dessalle

¹Department of Neurosurgery, CHU Liège, Domaine Universitaire du Sart Tilman, Liège, Belgium. a.dubuisson@chu.ulg.ac.be

Acta Neurochirurgica

|January 25, 2012

Summary

Post-traumatic thoracic outlet syndrome (PT TOS) often presents as a neurogenic, subjective condition following trauma. Prompt treatment, including conservative and surgical options, effectively manages symptoms and improves outcomes for most patients.

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Area of Science:

Orthopedics
Neurosurgery
Trauma Surgery

Background:

Post-traumatic thoracic outlet syndrome (PT TOS) is a debilitating condition often resulting from traffic accidents or other trauma.
Commonly involves fractures of the clavicle or first rib, or soft tissue injuries to the neck and shoulder.
Patients frequently experience decreased arm/hand function and psychological distress, such as anxiety and depression.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the clinical presentation of PT TOS.
To assess diagnostic and therapeutic management strategies.
To determine the outcomes of PT TOS patients.

Main Methods:

Retrospective chart analysis of 27 PT TOS cases.
Review of patient history, injury mechanisms, and treatment interventions.
Assessment of clinical outcomes and functional recovery.

Main Results:

Traffic accidents were the most common cause of PT TOS.
A significant number of patients presented with delayed diagnosis and symptoms, including hand atrophy and psychological comorbidities.
Conservative management was initiated for most, with surgical intervention for persistent or severe cases.
Surgical treatment, including scalenectomy and osseous resection, resulted in an 80% improvement rate.

Conclusions:

PT TOS is predominantly a neurogenic and subjective syndrome requiring prompt management.
A multidisciplinary approach addressing physical and psychological aspects is crucial.
Both conservative and surgical treatments offer significant improvement for the majority of patients.