Progress in diagnosis and therapy of thoracic outlet syndrome.
10.3969/j.issn.1003-0034.2019.02.020
- Author:
Jie XIANG
1
;
Xiao-Xiao CHEN
1
;
Zhang-Fu WANG
1
;
Wei-Fu CHEN
1
;
Hai-Xiao CHEN
2
,
3
Author Information
1. Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang Province, Linhai 317000, Zhejiang, China.
2. Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang Province, Linhai 317000, Zhejiang, China
3. xzmcgb@163.com.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Diagnosis;
Review literature;
Therapy;
Thoracic outlet syndrome
- MeSH:
Brachial Plexus;
Conservative Treatment;
Humans;
Physical Examination;
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome;
diagnosis;
therapy
- From:
China Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
2019;32(2):190-194
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Thoracic outlet syndrome(TOS) are constellation of symptoms caused by compression of the neurovascular bundle including the brachial plexus, the subclavian artery and the subclavian vein at the thoracic outlet region. It includes neurogenic TOS, venus TOS, arterial TOS, and neurogenic TOS is the most common type. TOS has varied manifestations and lack of confirmatory testing, therefore, the diagnosis should be conbination with thorough history, physical examination and associated supplementary examinations. Conservative and surgical treatment can be choosed for TOS and the outcomes are generally good. Conservative management is the initial treatment strategy for neurogenic TOS. In cases of symptomatic vascular TOS and neurovascular TOS, which has been failed by conservative treatment, surgery should be considered more promptly.
