title: Outcome of surgical management of the thoracic outlet compression syndrome in a district general hospital.
abstract: The 5-year experience of one surgeon in treating 50 consecutive patients (57 limbs) with the thoracic outlet compression syndrome (TOCS) is described. A predominance of neurological symptoms presented; each was treated in a similar fashion with extensive resection of the first rib and excision of fibrous bands and cervical ribs. Results of surgery (84% complete resolution or improvement of symptoms) compare favourably with others. This series demonstrates that although the technicality of the surgery demands a surgeon very familiar with the operation, this need not be undertaken in a regional centre.
authors.affiliation: Lincoln County Hospital.
authors.forename: D M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Baker
authors.forename: A J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Lamerton
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006769:Hospitals, General; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008485:Medical Audit; D008875:Middle Aged; D011379:Prognosis; D013901:Thoracic Outlet Syndrome / Q000601:surgery*; D016896:Treatment Outcome