SynthesisNeurological sciences : official journal of the Italian Neurological Society and of the Italian Society of Clinical Neurophysiology2017
Thoracic outlet syndrome: wide literature for few cases. Status of the art.
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- Operative Treatment of Clavicle Nonunion Complicated With Acute Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: A Case Report and Review of Literature.JSES reviews, reports, and techniques · 2025Article
- Three-Step Approach for the Decompression of Brachial Plexus Entrapment in Patients With Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome.Arthroscopy techniques · 2023Article
- Chronic pain and local pain in usually painless conditions including neuroma may be due to compressive proximal neural lesion.Frontiers in pain research (Lausanne, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome—Presentation, Diagnosis, and Treatment.Deutsches Arzteblatt international · 2022Review
- Long-term outcome over a decade after first rib resection for neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome.Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery · 2021Article
- Evaluation and Management of Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome with an Overview of Surgical Approaches: A Comprehensive Review.Journal of pain research · 2021Review
- Discovering Pathologies in the Anatomy Lab: The Case of Brachial Plexopathy Mimicking Neurological Thoracic Outlet Syndrome.Spartan medical research journal · 2020Article
- Endoscopic Release of the Brachial Plexus.Arthroscopy techniques · 2020Article
- Ulnar neuropathy at wrist: entrapment at a very "congested" site.Neurological sciences : official journal of the Italian Neurological Society and of the Italian Society of Clinical Neurophysiology · 2018Review
- Tarsal tunnel syndrome: still more opinions than evidence. Status of the art.Neurological sciences : official journal of the Italian Neurological Society and of the Italian Society of Clinical Neurophysiology · 2017Review
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Abstract
Despite its low prevalence and incidence, considerable debate exists in the literature on thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS). From literature analysis on nerve entrapments, we realized that TOS is the second most commonly published entrapment syndrome in the literature (after carpal tunnel syndrome) and that it is even more reported than ulnar neuropathy at elbow, which, instead, is very frequent. Despite the large amount of articles, there is still controversy regarding its classification, clinical picture, diagnostic objective findings, diagnostic modalities, therapeutical strategies and outcomes. While some experts believe that TOS is underrated, overlooked and very frequent, others even doubt its existence as a nosological entity. In the attempt to shed more light on this condition, we performed a systematic review of the literature and report evidence and opinions around this controversial subject. Only articles focused on neurogenic TOS were considered. Understanding the status of the art and the underlying reasons of doubts and weaknesses could help clinical practice and set the stage for future research.
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