[Transaxillary approach for the resection of the first rib in costo-clavicular compression syndrome]

80 operations for decompression of the thoracic outlet were performed on 70 patients. Clinical follow-up examinations with phono-angiograms were obtainedin 60 cases. The majority of patients with total relief of symptoms were found after transaxillary resection of the first rib combined with scalenotomy. The phono-angiographic controls of postoperative results were in accordance to signs and symptoms.