title: Anatomy of the thoracic outlet.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Baylor University Medical Center, 3600 Gaston Avenue, Suite 1201, Barnett Tower, Dallas, TX 75246, USA. drurschel@earthlink.net
authors.forename: Harold C
authors.initials: HC
authors.lastname: Urschel
mesh_terms: 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*