Arterial thoracic outlet syndrome.
Arterial vascular complications resulting from thoracic outlet compression, although rare, can be substantial and potentially limb threatening. Bony abnormalities such as cervical ribs can lead to chronic trauma to the subclavian artery. Early on, the clinical symptoms can be subtle and confusing, causing potential delay in diagnosis.
Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Bryn Mawr Hospital, 830 Old Lancaster Road, #306, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010, USA. lcarita@surspc.com
Gerald M
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Patton
D001157:Arterial Occlusive Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery*; D019299:Decompression, Surgical / Q000379:methods; D004617:Embolism / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D013348:Subclavian Artery / Q000473:pathology*; D013901:Thoracic Outlet Syndrome / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery*; D034941:Upper Extremity / Q000098:blood supply; D014656:Vascular Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods