Postural compression of subclavian vein in droopy shoulder syndrome--a case report.
A patient with droopy shoulder syndrome (DSS) presented postural symptoms of venous compression of the left upper limb, in addition to those of traction at the brachial plexus. An antegrade phlebography clearly demonstrated impaired patency of the subclavian vein on neck extension. Recognition and management of the compromised venous drainage in patients with DSS is important in preventing vascular complications of the upper limbs.
Lan
Min-Yu
MY
Department of Neurology, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
Chang
Yung-Yee
YY
Liu
Jia-Shou
JS
D000328:Adult; D002574:Cervical Vertebrae / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D003251:Constriction, Pathologic; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016491:Peripheral Vascular Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000628:therapy; D011187:Posture; D011859:Radiography; D012782:Shoulder / Q000098:blood supply*; D020069:Shoulder Pain / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000628:therapy; D013350:Subclavian Vein / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D013577:Syndrome