ReviewJournal of clinical medicine2021
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: A Narrative Review.
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35 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 78 citations in OpenAlex.
- Possible role of the botulinum toxin in the management of neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome: a systematic review.European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine · 2023Pooled it
- Pitcher's disease: A case of brain fog, arm weakness, numbness, and tingling.Journal of vascular surgery cases and innovative techniques · 2026Article
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- Evidence-Based Diagnostic and Therapeutic Methods for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: A Systematic Review.Cureus · 2026Review
- Defining Diagnostic Criteria for Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: An Expert Consensus.Orthopaedic journal of sports medicine · 2026Article
- Minimally invasive first rib resection for symptomatic thoracic outlet syndrome: a case report.Journal of spine surgery (Hong Kong) · 2026Article
- Single port endoscopic transaxillary first rib resection for thoracic outlet syndrome.Journal of vascular surgery cases and innovative techniques · 2026Article
- Physical assessment and rehabilitation for neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome (NTOS): A scoping review.Hand therapy · 2026Review
- Upper Extremity Neurovascular Injuries in Collegiate Athletes: Sex, Race, and Return to Sport.Orthopaedic journal of sports medicine · 2026Article
- Ultrasound-guided hydrodissection of the subclavius muscle region in neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome: a case report.Frontiers in medicine · 2026Article
- Anatomy, Imaging, and Clinical Significance of the Cervicothoracic (Stellate) Ganglion.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Operative Treatment of Clavicle Nonunion Complicated With Acute Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: A Case Report and Review of Literature.JSES reviews, reports, and techniques · 2025Article
- Operative Procedures for Ultrasound Assessment of Extracranial Artery Disease: A Narrative Review by the Italian Society for Vascular Investigation (SIDV).Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Review
- Brachial Plexus Functional Outcomes After Thoracic Outlet Surgery as Measured by the Validated Brachial Assessment Tool.ANZ journal of surgery · 2025Article
- Anatomical and histological analysis of the scalene triangle in a Japanese population: implications for thoracic outlet syndrome diagnosis and management.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2025Article
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- Ultrasound-Guided the Prevertebral Fascia Incise and the C5 Root Hydrodissection for the Treatment of Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: an Application Study.Journal of pain research · 2025Article
- Thoracic outlet syndrome associated with cervicothoracic scoliosis.Surgical neurology international · 2025Article
- Arterial Thoracic Outlet Syndrome-A Case Study of a 23-Year-Old Female Patient Diagnosed Using a Thermal Imaging Camera.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Participation of Arterial Ischemia in Positional-Related Symptoms among Patients Referred for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Article
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10 authors at 7 institutions in 3 countries.
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Abstract
Thoracic outlet syndrome comprises a group of disorders that result in compression of the brachial plexus and subclavian vessels exiting the thoracic outlet. Symptoms include pain, paresthesia, pallor, and weakness depending upon the compromised structures. While consensus in diagnostic criteria has not yet been established, a thorough patient history, physical exam, and appropriate imaging studies are helpful in diagnosis. General first-line therapy for thoracic outlet syndrome is a conservative treatment, and may include physical therapy, lifestyle modifications, NSAIDs, and injection therapy of botulinum toxin A or steroids. Patients who have failed conservative therapy are considered for surgical decompression. This article aims to review the epidemiology, etiology, relevant anatomy, clinical presentations, diagnosis, and management of thoracic outlet syndrome.
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