title: Vascular compression about the shoulder.
abstract: Arterial and venous compression about the shoulder girdle are rare clinical entities. Potential complications can be disastrous for the patient. A heightened awareness of the problem and careful physical examination may lead to earlier diagnosis. Controversy still exists as to the optimal treatment once diagnosis is confirmed. Evolution of noninvasive diagnostic techniques may be of considerable benefit in the future.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery (Hand and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery), University of Louisville School of Medicine, Kentucky.
authors.forename: J E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Kutz
authors.forename: E B
authors.initials: EB
authors.lastname: Rowland
mesh_terms: D003161:Compartment Syndromes / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology; D003251:Constriction, Pathologic; D006801:Humans; D010808:Physical Examination; D012039:Regional Blood Flow; D012782:Shoulder / Q000098:blood supply*; D013901:Thoracic Outlet Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis