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Thoracic outlet compression.

C Heughan

    Canadian Journal of Surgery. Journal Canadien De Chirurgie
    |January 1, 1984
    PubMed
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    Diagnosis of thoracic outlet compression is primarily clinical, based on patient history. Transaxillary first rib resection offers good outcomes for arm and hand symptoms but is less effective for neck and shoulder pain.

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    Area of Science:

    • Thoracic Surgery
    • Vascular Surgery
    • Neurosurgery

    Background:

    • Thoracic outlet compression (TOC) presents diagnostic challenges.
    • Patient selection for surgical intervention is critical for successful outcomes.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To identify factors aiding in the selection of patients for surgical treatment of TOC.
    • To evaluate the efficacy of transaxillary first rib resection for TOC.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective review of 53 patients undergoing 59 transaxillary first rib resections.
    • Diagnosis based primarily on clinical presentation and patient history.
    • Ancillary studies like aortography and nerve-conduction studies were selectively used.

    Main Results:

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    • 33 out of 44 followed patients (75%) reported good or excellent results.
    • Persistent neck and shoulder pain was the main complaint in 8 of 11 patients with poor outcomes.
    • Transaxillary resection showed particular benefit for hand and arm-dominant symptoms.

    Conclusions:

    • Clinical diagnosis, heavily reliant on patient history, is paramount for TOC.
    • Transaxillary first rib resection is a safe and effective procedure for select TOC patients.
    • Surgical outcomes are less favorable when neck and shoulder pain is the predominant symptom.