Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Surgery Pictures. Current practice of thoracic outlet decompression surgery in the united states j vasc surg sept. This most common type of thoracic outlet syndrome is characterized by compression of the brachial plexus.
There is much controversy among physicians diagnosing can be difficult. The thoracic outlet is the area where the subclavian vessels brachial plexus pass from the cervical area to the axilla. Thoracic outlet syndrome tos.
In a scalenectomy the scalene muscles which pass through the thoracic outlet are removed to reduce compression on the nerves arteries and veins in the area.
Chicago illinois september 2017 a national study has confirmed the safety of thoracic outlet decompression surgery validating the findings of previous single center experiences. A 53 year old right handed man presents to cleveland clinic s department of vascular surgery for a consult evaluation for thoracic outlet syndrome. Neurogenic neurological thoracic outlet syndrome. He has a history of chronic upper back pain 4 years neck pain 3 years and left arm pain and discomfort 3 years.
