Keimyung Med J.  2015 Dec;34(2):141-144. 10.0000/kmj.2015.34.2.141.

First Rib Resection Using Infraclavicular Approach for Treatment of Vascular Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

• Lee JU
• Lee DH

• KMID: 2224177
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.0000/kmj.2015.34.2.141

Abstract

Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is a condition related to compression of neurovascular structures within the thoracic outlet. Several surgical approaches are used to treat TOS, and the selection of the approach depends on the type of TOS. Our patient was diagnosed with vascular TOS and resection of the first rib was performed using the infraclavicular approach. The patient did not experience any perioperative complications, and there was no sign of recurrence at the 1-year follow-up. The infraclavicular approach is a suitable method for first rib resection in patients with vascular TOS.

Keyword

First rib resection; Surgery; Thoracic outlet syndrome

MeSH Terms

Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Recurrence
Ribs*
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome*