Anatomy of the thoracic outlet.
Knowledge of the thoracic outlet anatomy and its many variations is essential for surgical decompression to avoid injuries to vital structures, minimizing complications and lawsuits.
Urschel
Harold C
HC
Baylor University Medical Center, 3600 Gaston Avenue, Suite 1201, Barnett Tower, Dallas, TX 75246, USA. drurschel@earthlink.net
D002968:Clavicle / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D006801:Humans; D013127:Spinal Nerves / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D013348:Subclavian Artery / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D013350:Subclavian Vein / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D013909:Thorax / Q000033:anatomy & histology*