Video-assisted First Rib Resection.
- Author:
Dong Jin KIM
1
;
Chang Hyun KANG
;
Young Tae KIM
;
Joo Hyun KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Seoul National University Hospital, Korea. chkang@snuh.org
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Thoracic outlet;
Subclavian vein;
Thrombosis;
Thoracoscopy
- MeSH:
Arm;
Edema;
Humans;
Magnetic Resonance Imaging;
Male;
Phlebography;
Ribs*;
Sensation;
Subclavian Vein;
Thoracoscopy;
Thrombolytic Therapy;
Thrombosis;
Upper Extremity Deep Vein Thrombosis;
Warfarin;
Young Adult
- From:The Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
2007;40(6):463-466
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
A 21 year old male patient was admitted for pain, edema and a tingling sensation in his right arm. He underwent venography and an MRI scan, and he was diagnosed with Paget-Schroetter syndrome. Thoracoscopic first rib resection was performed after failure of thrombolytic therapy. The symptoms were relieved after the operation and he was discharged with warfarin medication. First rib resection is generally performed through the standard transaxillary or supraclavicular route. We report here on a successful thoracoscopic first rib resection.
