Thoracic outlet syndrome associated with a large cervical rib.
This case illustrates the anatomic impact of a large cervical rib as an etiology for thoracic outlet syndrome. Current management remains predicated on astute diagnosis, multidisciplinary therapy including, physical therapy, scalene muscle blockade, and surgical decompression in appropriate cases.
De Martino
Randall R
RR
Department of Surgery, Section of Vascular Surgery, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, New Hampshire 03756, USA. randall.r.de.martino@hitchcock.org
Stone
David H
DH
Beck
Adam W
AW
Walsh
Daniel B
DB
D000328:Adult; D002573:Cervical Rib Syndrome / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D019299:Decompression, Surgical; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010027:Osteotomy; D012272:Ribs / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D016896:Treatment Outcome