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Area of Science:

  • Vascular Surgery
  • Sports Medicine
  • Diagnostic Imaging

Background:

  • Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) encompasses symptoms from neurovascular compression in the thoracic outlet.
  • Arterial TOS (aTOS), though rare, is linked to repetitive overhead arm motions, particularly in athletes.
  • Symptoms can include arm pallor, claudication, or coolness due to subclavian artery compression.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the diagnostic methods for arterial TOS.
  • To outline the management strategies for arterial TOS.
  • To provide an overview of current approaches to aTOS.

Main Methods:

  • Clinical assessment including history, physical examination, and provocative maneuvers.
  • Diagnostic imaging such as angiography and MRI.
  • Review of treatment modalities including conservative, surgical, and endovascular options.

Main Results:

  • aTOS diagnosis relies on a combination of clinical findings and imaging studies.
  • Acute thrombosis can lead to limb-threatening ischemia requiring urgent intervention.
  • Management varies from conservative physical therapy to surgical decompression for refractory cases.

Conclusions:

  • Early diagnosis and appropriate management are crucial for aTOS.
  • Surgical or endovascular interventions may be necessary for persistent or severe cases.
  • This review aims to consolidate current knowledge on aTOS diagnosis and treatment.