Experience of pectoralis minor muscle transection in the treatment of 8 cases of pectoralis minor syndrome
10.3760/cma.j.cn112434-20250317-00086
- VernacularTitle:胸小肌切断治疗胸小肌综合征8例
- Author:
Ping ZHOU
1
;
Ni TANG
1
;
Xiong LI
1
;
Guibao FANG
1
;
Zhigang DENG
1
Author Information
1. 西南医科大学第二附属医院胸心血管外科，四川泸州 646000
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Pectoralis minor syndrome;
Pectoralis minor muscle;
Thoracic outlet syndrome
- From:
Chinese Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
2025;41(8):475-477
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective:Exploring the diagnostic and therapeutic points of pectoralis minor muscle transection for the treatment of pectoralis minor syndrome, as well as the differences between pectoralis minor syndrome and thoracic outlet syndrome.Methods:A retrospective summary and analysis were conducted on the clinical data, surgical methods, and prognosis of patients with pectoralis minor syndrome who underwent thoracic and cardiovascular surgery at the Second Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University from January 2012 to December 2022. The literature was reviewed, and the clinical data, surgical methods, and prognosis of thoracic outlet syndrome during the same period were combined to analyze the differences between pectoralis minor syndrome and thoracic outlet syndrome.Results:All patients underwent surgical resection of the pectoralis minor muscle, with significant pain relief, disappearance of clinical symptoms, no surgical complications, and a good prognosis.Conclusion:Pectoral muscle syndrome is a disease independent of thoracic outlet syndrome, with a high rate of missed diagnosis and misdiagnosis. Comprehensive preoperative pain localization and closed treatment, clear diagnosis, and cutting of the pectoralis minor muscle are effective methods for treating this disease.
