[Aspects of the crossed thoracobrachial syndrome as seen in rheumatology].
On the basis of 12 personal observations it is pointed out that the thoracobrachial syndrome may become apparent from pain or paraesthesia of the arm. These symptoms typically appear in certain positions or on effort. Essential arterial or venous complications require early diagnosis, which is only possible by vascular exploration (arteriography or phlebography with radiographs with abduction of the arm). The value of clinical changes appears to be very restricted. Simple surgery-resection of the first rib- eliminates all possible multiple compression causes and is indicated in serious or very incapaciting forms of the syndrome.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000792:Angiography; D001783:Blood Flow Velocity; D004576:Electromyography; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010292:Paresthesia / Q000209:etiology; D013901:Thoracic Outlet Syndrome / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery
Aspects du syndrome de la traversée thoraco-brachiale vu en milieu rhumatologique.