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Published on: September 13, 2020
Hyperabduction During Balloon Inflation in the Subclavian Vein as a Test for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Kamel Shibbani1, Mahmoud Malas2, Henri Justino1
1Division of Pediatric Cardiology, Rady Children's Hospital, and University of California-San Diego, San Diego, California, USA.
Abstract:
We present a case of venous thoracic outlet syndrome involving upper extremity venous thrombosis confirmed by hyperabduction during balloon inflation in the subclavian vein. This provocative test provides clear evidence of extrinsic venous compression, confirming venous thoracic outlet syndrome.
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