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Thoracic outlet syndrome.

D Pang1, H B Wessel

  • 1Department of Neurosurgery, University of Pittsburgh, School of Medicine, Pennsylvania.

Neurosurgery
|January 1, 1988
PubMed
Summary
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Thoracic outlet syndrome involves controversial pathogenesis and management. This review explores anatomical factors, clinical features, and diagnostic methods, evaluating surgical outcomes for neurovascular symptoms.

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Area of Science:

  • Anatomy
  • Embryology
  • Neurology

Background:

  • Controversy surrounds thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) pathogenesis, diagnosis, and management.
  • Fibroosseous anomalies at the superior thoracic aperture are implicated.
  • Neurovascular symptoms arise from complex anatomical and dynamic factors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Review the embryology and anatomy of the superior thoracic aperture.
  • Relate anatomical variations and dynamic factors to TOS genesis.
  • Critique diagnostic methods and evaluate surgical approaches for TOS.

Main Methods:

  • Review of embryology and normal/morbid anatomy of the superior thoracic aperture.
  • Analysis of anthropomorphic, postural, and dynamic factors.
  • Critique of diagnostic methods and evaluation of surgical techniques.

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Main Results:

  • Detailed description of salient clinical features, including motor weakness patterns.
  • Explanation of the physiology underlying painful symptoms in TOS.
  • Evaluation of surgical approaches based on exposure, morbidity, and efficacy.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding anatomical variations is key to TOS pathogenesis.
  • Comprehensive evaluation of clinical features aids diagnosis.
  • Surgical management requires careful consideration of approach and potential outcomes.