[Comparative evaluation of the methods for treatment of compressive thoracic outlet syndrome]

The co-operative investigation of two clinics on the basis of examination and treatment of 78 patients with the thoracic outlet syndrome for 5 years is presented. The comparative assessment of the two main methods for surgical treatment--1st rib resection and resection of the anterior scalene muscle has been performed. The results of less traumatic operation of the anterior scalene muscle resection employed in certain forms of the disease are similar to those in performance of more radical operation, the incidence of complications is lower.