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Transaxillary First Rib Resection for Treatment of the Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Published on: September 13, 2020
Thoracic outlet syndrome in a postoperative cervical spondylotic myelopathy patient: A case report
Xiao-Tao Wang1,2,3, Min Yao2,3, Ming Zhong4
1Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ehu Branch of Xishan People's Hospital, Wuxi, Jiangsu.
Rationale:
Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is a rare disease that presents with neurogenic and vascular symptoms similar to those of cervical spondylosis. However, making the diagnosis of TOS can be challenging due to a lack of standardized objective confirmatory tests.
Patient Concerns:
A 66-year-old man presented with neck, supraclavicular, and right shoulder pain as well as numbness and weakness in the right arm after surgery to correct cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM).
Diagnosis:
Magnetic resonance imaging confirmed the diagnosis of CSM. He was diagnosed with TOS based on the manifestations and examination findings.
Interventions:
After surgery for CSM, nonoperative management was provided.
Outcomes:
The patient reported pain relief and improving sensation in the shoulder and supraclavicular region.
Lessons:
Based on this case and the reviewed literature, to optimize the diagnosis and treatment of CSM, clinicians should consider preoperative differential diagnosis to preliminarily exclude it.
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