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4 de jun. de 2024 · Surgery to treat thoracic outlet syndrome, called thoracic outlet decompression, may be done using several different approaches. These approaches involve removing a muscle and a part of the first rib to relieve compression. You also may need surgery to repair damaged blood vessels.
5 de may. de 2022 · Surgical approach. Thoracic outlet compression syndrome. Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is caused by entrapment of the neurovascular bundle in the thoracic outlet. Anatomically, the thoracic outlet is divided into 3 sections: the interscalene, costoclavicular, and subpectoral minor spaces.
Surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome may include: Resection of the first rib and the anterior and middle scalene. This surgery is commonly performed to treat neurogenic and venous TOS.
People who have neurogenic thoracic outlet compression may have a rib resection if physical therapy has not alleviated their symptoms. Our expert vascular and thoracic surgeons collaborate to offer patients minimally invasive robotic-assisted surgery for a first rib resection.
Treatment for Arterial Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. Surgery is usually recommended for arterial TOS. This may involve removing both the scalene muscles in the neck, the cervical rib if present and the first rib. Other treatments include: Medication: blood thinners to treat clots
4 de jun. de 2024 · Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is a group of conditions in which there's pressure on blood vessels or nerves in the area between the neck and shoulder. This space is known as the thoracic outlet. Compression of the blood vessels and nerves can cause shoulder and neck pain. It also can cause numbness in the fingers.
Surgical Treatment. If nonsurgical treatment does not relieve your symptoms, your doctor may offer surgery. Surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome may involve: Removing a portion of an abnormal first rib; Releasing a muscle that joins the neck and chest; Sometimes both of the above
