First Rib Resection Using Infraclavicular Approach for Treatment of Vascular Thoracic Outlet Syndrome.
- Author:
Jong Uk LEE
1
;
Deok Heon LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Kyungpook National University School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University Hospital, Daegu, Korea. ldhms@naver.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
First rib resection;
Surgery;
Thoracic outlet syndrome
- MeSH:
Follow-Up Studies;
Humans;
Recurrence;
Ribs*;
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome*
- From:Keimyung Medical Journal
2015;34(2):141-144
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is a condition related to compression of neurovascular structures within the thoracic outlet. Several surgical approaches are used to treat TOS, and the selection of the approach depends on the type of TOS. Our patient was diagnosed with vascular TOS and resection of the first rib was performed using the infraclavicular approach. The patient did not experience any perioperative complications, and there was no sign of recurrence at the 1-year follow-up. The infraclavicular approach is a suitable method for first rib resection in patients with vascular TOS.
