First Rib Resection for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: The Robotic Approach
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DOI: 10.1007/s00268-018-4636-4
Abstract: ObjectiveFirst rib resection is a well-recognized treatment option for thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS). In case of a vascular insufficiency that can be provoked and/or progressive neurologic symptoms without response to conservative treatment, surgical decompression of… read more here.
Keywords: first rib; rib resection; robotic approach; thoracic outlet ... See more keywords
Long-term outcomes of transaxillary versus video-assisted first rib resection for neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome
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DOI: 10.1093/icvts/ivac040
Abstract: Abstract OBJECTIVES This study compared the long-term outcomes in terms of clinical examinations and patient-reported outcome measures, between transaxillary and video-assisted thoracoscopic techniques for first rib resection in patients with neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome. METHODS… read more here.
Keywords: thoracic outlet; video assisted; first rib; neurogenic thoracic ... See more keywords
Midterm results of endoscopically assisted first rib resection in the zero position for thoracic outlet syndrome
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DOI: 10.1093/icvts/ivac239
Abstract: Abstract OBJECTIVES We have hypothesized that an endoscopically assisted transaxillary approach in the zero position would be able to improve visualization and allow safe surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome. METHODS We performed surgery only for… read more here.
Keywords: rib resection; thoracic outlet; endoscopically assisted; zero position ... See more keywords
Recurrent Pneumothorax Following First Rib Resection and Anterior Scalenectomy
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DOI: 10.1177/15385744211070086
Abstract: In this report, we describe a 35-year-old female with neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome (NTOS) who presented with a post-pull pneumothorax following first rib resection and anterior scalenectomy (FRRAS). During the FRRAS, a large amount of… read more here.
Keywords: following first; pneumothorax; first rib; resection anterior ... See more keywords
Morbidity of First Rib Resection in the Surgical Repair of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
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DOI: 10.1177/1558944718760037
Abstract: Background: Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is a complex entity resulting in neurogenic or vascular manifestations. A wide array of procedures has evolved, each with its own benefits and drawbacks. The authors hypothesized that treatment of… read more here.
Keywords: first rib; outlet syndrome; rib resection; thoracic outlet ... See more keywords
Surgical Anatomy of the Posterior Intermuscular Approach to the Brachial Plexus.
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DOI: 10.1177/1558944719895619
Abstract: Background: First rib resection and scalenectomy is a well-established treatment option for thoracic outlet syndrome. The posterior approach is rarely used due to extensive muscle sacrifice resulting in significant procedural morbidity. In this paper, we… read more here.
Keywords: first rib; anatomy; brachial plexus; surgical anatomy ... See more keywords
Successful paraclavicular surgical decompression for recurrent venous thoracic outlet syndrome following transaxillary first rib resection in an elite athlete.
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DOI: 10.1177/17085381221088416
Abstract: OBJECTIVES Recurrent effort thrombosis after prior surgical intervention for venous thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is an uncommon problem, and there are multiple alternative surgical approaches in the management of recurrent venous TOS. METHODS We present… read more here.
Keywords: thoracic outlet; rib; first rib; rib resection ... See more keywords
First Rib Stress Fracture in Overhead Throwing Athletes
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DOI: 10.1177/2325967119s00434
Abstract: Objectives: First-rib stress fractures as a potential cause for non-specific atraumatic chronic shoulder pain in adolescent athletes. However, etiology on throwing athletes with first rib fracture have not been still unknown. The purpose of this… read more here.
Keywords: stress fracture; first rib; rib stress; throwing athletes ... See more keywords
Arterial Thoracic Outlet Syndrome and Cerebellar Infarction Following a Stress Fracture of the First Rib and Extensive Callus Formation: A Case Report
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DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.cc.17.00001
Abstract: Case: Stress fractures of the first rib rarely have been reported in association with sports activities. We report a case of a cerebellar infarction that possibly was associated with arterial thoracic outlet syndrome (aTOS) that… read more here.
Keywords: stress fracture; first rib; fracture first; case ... See more keywords
First Rib Stress Fracture in an Adolescent Elite Tennis Player
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DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.cc.22.00519
Abstract: Case: A 16-year-old, right-hand–dominant, Asian male, elite tennis player presented to the clinic with a 1-month history of left shoulder pain. Originally, the pathology was believed to be shoulder-based, but lack of improvement after several… read more here.
Keywords: rib stress; fracture; elite tennis; tennis ... See more keywords
No immediate changes on neural and muscular mechanosensitivity after first rib manipulation in subjects with cervical whiplash: A randomized controlled trial.
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DOI: 10.3233/bmr-160645
Abstract: BACKGROUND Upper rib manipulative therapy appears to be effective on primary complaint of shoulder pain, but its efficacy has not been evaluated in subjects with whiplash-associated disorders. OBJECTIVE To assess the immediate changes on neural… read more here.
Keywords: first rib; muscular mechanosensitivity; mechanosensitivity; neural muscular ... See more keywords