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  • Vascular Surgery
  • Orthopedics

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  • Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is a complex condition characterized by the compression of neurovascular structures.
  • It affects the brachial plexus and subclavian vessels as they pass through the thoracic outlet.
  • Symptoms range from pain and paresthesia to pallor and weakness, depending on the specific structures involved.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive review of thoracic outlet syndrome.
  • To cover its epidemiology, etiology, anatomy, clinical presentations, diagnostic methods, and management strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on thoracic outlet syndrome.
  • Synthesis of information regarding diagnostic criteria, conservative treatments, and surgical options.

Main Results:

  • Diagnostic consensus for TOS is lacking, but patient history, physical examination, and imaging are crucial.
  • Conservative management, including physical therapy, lifestyle changes, NSAIDs, and injections, is the first-line approach.
  • Surgical decompression is considered for patients unresponsive to conservative therapies.

Conclusions:

  • Thoracic outlet syndrome requires a multifaceted approach for diagnosis and management.
  • Understanding the epidemiology, anatomy, and clinical features is key to effective treatment.
  • A combination of conservative and surgical interventions can improve patient outcomes.