Arterial Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Besem Beteck ◽  
John Eidt ◽  
Bradley Grimsley

Arterial thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is the least common form of TOS in adults. It is an entity that is associated with bony anomalies resulting in chronic subclavian artery compression. Most patients with arterial TOS are young adults presenting either with limb-threatening upper extremity ischemia or chronic symptoms suggestive of arterial insufficiency involving the extremity. Initial diagnostic evaluation involves chest radiography, which may reveal cervical or anomalous first rib. Catheter-based arteriography has a diagnostic as well as therapeutic role. Magnetic resonance angiography and computed tomographic angiography, which are readily available, can be used in surgical planning. Treatment involves revascularization of the extremity, subsequent first rib resection, and possible reconstruction of the subclavian artery. This review contains 4 figures, 1 table and 45 references Key Words: arterial complication, brachial thromboembolectomy, cervical rib, costoclavicular space, first rib resection, pectoralis minor space, scalene triangle, subclavian artery stenosis, thoracic outlet syndrome

2018 ◽  
Vol 34 (05) ◽  
pp. 315-320 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joseph Ricci ◽  
Kyle Eberlin ◽  
Robert Hagan

Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is a cause of upper extremity and shoulder dysfunction. TOS can present with a wide range of symptoms due to compression of the brachial plexus or its branches during their passage through the cervicothoracobrachial region or scalene triangle. There are three types of TOS: arterial, venous, and neurogenic. Neurogenic TOS (nTOS) is by far the most frequent type and represents more than 95% of all cases. Historically, surgical intervention for all types of TOS has evolved based on the treatment for a vascular etiology and has typically included a first rib resection. Despite nTOS being by far the more common type, most previous interventions have not considered treatment via peripheral nerve decompression.We describe surgical treatment of nTOS, performed on an outpatient basis, which focuses on the surgical decompression of the structures associated with the scalene triangle in conjunction with release of the pectoralis minor insertion through limited incisions. The procedure avoids the morbidity associated with first rib resection and is successful in ameliorating nTOS symptoms. Further, we propose a nomenclature shift to scalene triangle syndrome (STS) to reflect the nerve and arterial compressions needing to be addressed.


2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Sofoklis Mitsos ◽  
Davide Patrini ◽  
Sara Velo ◽  
Achilleas Antonopoulos ◽  
Martin Hayward ◽  
...  

Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is a constellation of signs and symptoms caused by compression of the neurovascular structures in the thoracic outlet. TOS may be classified as either neurogenic TOS (NTOS) or vascular TOS: venous TOS (VTOS) or arterial TOS (ATOS), depending on the specific structure being affected. The basis for the surgical treatment of TOS is resection of the first rib, and it may be combined with scalenectomy or cervical rib resection. Herein, we describe a case of arterial thoracic outlet syndrome which was successfully treated with totally endoscopic video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) first rib resection.


Hand ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (5) ◽  
pp. 636-640 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kevin T. Jubbal ◽  
Dmitry Zavlin ◽  
Joshua D. Harris ◽  
Shari R. Liberman ◽  
Anthony Echo

Background: Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is a complex entity resulting in neurogenic or vascular manifestations. A wide array of procedures has evolved, each with its own benefits and drawbacks. The authors hypothesized that treatment of TOS with first rib resection (FRR) may lead to increased complication rates. Methods: A retrospective case control study was performed on the basis of the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program database from 2005 to 2014. All cases involving the operative treatment of TOS were extracted. Primary outcomes included surgical and medical complications. Analyses were primarily stratified by FRR and secondarily by other procedure types. Results: A total of 1853 patients met inclusion criteria. The most common procedures were FRR (64.0%), anterior scalenectomy with cervical rib resection (32.9%), brachial plexus decompression (27.2%), and anterior scalenectomy without cervical rib resection (AS, 8.9%). Factors associated with increased medical complications included American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) classification of 3 or greater and increased operative time. The presence or absence of FRR did not influence complication rates. Conclusions: FRR is not associated with an increased risk of medical or surgical complications. Medical complications are associated with increased ASA scores and longer operative time.


2021 ◽  
Vol 74 (6) ◽  
pp. 2115
Author(s):  
R. Sorber ◽  
M.L. Weaver ◽  
J.K. Canner ◽  
B. Campbell ◽  
J.H. Black ◽  
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2018 ◽  
Vol 42 (10) ◽  
pp. 3250-3255 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gregor J. Kocher ◽  
Adrian Zehnder ◽  
Jon A. Lutz ◽  
Juerg Schmidli ◽  
Ralph A. Schmid

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