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Thoracic outlet syndrome.

M R Coccia, B Satiani

    American Family Physician
    |February 1, 1984
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Diagnosis of thoracic outlet syndrome relies on clinical evaluation. Surgery offers a high success rate, while conservative treatments provide variable symptom relief, with physical therapy recommended initially.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medicine
    • Neurology
    • Orthopedics

    Background:

    • Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) diagnosis is primarily clinical.
    • This study reports on a cohort of patients diagnosed with TOS.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the effectiveness of surgical versus conservative management for TOS.
    • To determine outcomes for patients undergoing different treatment modalities.

    Main Methods:

    • A study involving 21 patients diagnosed with thoracic outlet syndrome.
    • Patients were divided into two groups: surgical intervention (6 patients) and conservative management (15 patients).
    • Outcomes were assessed based on symptom resolution and relief.

    Main Results:

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  • Surgery resulted in complete symptom elimination in 5 out of 6 patients, with one experiencing minor residual symptoms.
  • Conservative management led to partial symptom relief in 50% of patients; the other 50% showed no response to therapy.
  • Physical therapy was the initial treatment approach for the majority of conservatively managed patients.

    • Conclusions:

    • Surgical intervention appears highly effective for thoracic outlet syndrome.
    • Conservative treatments, including physical therapy, yield mixed results, with a significant portion of patients not achieving substantial relief.
    • Initial conservative management, particularly physical therapy, is recommended, but surgical options should be considered for persistent or severe cases.