title: [Transaxillary approach first rib resection for thoracic outlet syndrome].
abstract: From 1981 to 1991, 26 patients with thoracic outlet syndrome were treated by transaxillary first rib resection. Investigation of its indications, modes and results showed that this is one of the ideal methods of treatment for thoracic outlet syndrome.
authors.affiliation: Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Zhang
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012272:Ribs / Q000601:surgery*; D013901:Thoracic Outlet Syndrome / Q000601:surgery*; D013908:Thoracotomy / Q000379:methods