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THORACIC OUTLET SYNDROME

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Thoracic Outlet Syndrome — Hand Clinics [2004 Feb;20(1):130pp.]

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  1. The February 2004 issue of Hand Clinics is entirely devoted to TOS.

    Hand Clinics
    Volume 20, Issue 1, February 2004, pp.v - xi, 1-130

    Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
    Guest Editor: M.A. Wehbé

    IN THIS ISSUE:

    1. Thoracic outlet syndrome
      Wehbé M.A.; p.xi | PDF (142 KB)


    2. Brachial plexus anatomy
      Leinberry C.F., Wehbé M.A.; pp.1-5 | PDF (487 KB)


    3. Thoracic outlet syndrome: anatomy
      Atasoy E.; pp.7-14 | PDF (790 KB)


    4. History of thoracic outlet syndrome
      Atasoy E.; pp.15-16 | PDF (185 KB)


    5. Etiology of neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome
      Brantigan C.O., Roos D.B.; pp.17-22 | PDF (483 KB)


    6. Etiology and pathology
      Sanders R.J., Hammond S.L.; pp.23-26 | PDF (303 KB)


    7. Diagnosing thoracic outlet syndrome
      Brantigan C.O., Roos D.B.; pp.27-36 | PDF (317 KB)


    8. “EMG” for thoracic outlet syndrome
      Tolson T.D.; pp.37-42 | PDF (264 KB)


    9. Conservative treatment for thoracic outlet syndrome
      Crosby C.A., Wehbé M.A.; pp.43-49 | PDF (190 KB)


    10. Nerve gliding exercises for thoracic outlet syndrome
      Wehbé M.A., Schlegel J.M.
      pp.51-55 | PDF (691 KB)


    11. Surgical approach to anterior scalenectomy
      Mattson R.J.; pp.57-60 | PDF (163 KB)


    12. Supraclavicular first rib resection and total scalenectomy:: technique and results
      Sanders R.J., Hammond S.L.; pp.61-70 | PDF (477 KB)


    13. Combined surgical treatment of thoracic outlet syndrome: transaxillary first rib resection and transcervical scalenectomy
      Atasoy E.; pp.71-82 | PDF (776 KB)


    14. Epineurectomy for thoracic outlet syndrome
      Wehbé M.A., Whitaker M.L.; pp.83-86 | PDF (166 KB)


    15. Therapy after thoracic outlet release
      Wishchuk J.R., Dougherty C.R.; pp.87-90 | PDF (203 KB)


    16. Complications of surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome
      Leffert R.D.; pp.91-98 | PDF (204 KB)


    17. Recurrent thoracic outlet syndrome
      Atasoy E.; pp.99-105 | PDF (484 KB)


    18. Arterial thoracic outlet syndrome
      Patton G.M.; pp.107-111 | PDF (173 KB)


    19. Venous thoracic outlet syndrome
      Sanders R.J., Hammond S.L.; pp.113-118 | PDF (274 KB)


    20. Current trends in treatment of thoracic outlet syndrome
      Wehbé M.A., Leinberry C.F.; pp.119-121 | PDF (159 KB)


    21. Appendix: use of multidetector CT and three-dimensional reconstructions in thoracic outlet syndrome:
      a preliminary report

      Brantigan C.O., Johnston R.J., Roos D.B.; pp.123-126 | PDF (372 KB)


    22. Index
      pp.127-130 | PDF (127 KB)
  2. Thoracic outlet syndrome in an adolescent with bilateral bifid ribs.
    Cagli K., Ozcakar L., Beyazit M., Sirmali M.
    Clin Anat. 2006 Feb 27; [Epub ahead of print]
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  3. Symptoms of thoracic outlet syndrome in women with carpal tunnel syndrome.
    Burke D.
    Clin Neurophysiol. 2006 Feb 20; [Epub ahead of print] No abstract available.
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  4. Neurogenic thoracic outlet syndromes: a comparison of true and nonspecific syndromes after surgical treatment.
    Colli B.O., Carlotti C.G. Jr., Assirati J.A. Jr., Marques W. Jr.
    Surg Neurol. 2006 Mar;65(3):262-71.
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  5. Doppler Adson's Test: Predictor of Outcome of Surgery in Non-Specific Thoracic Outlet Syndrome.
    Lee A.D., Agarwal S., Sadhu D.
    World J Surg. 2006 Mar;30(3):291-2.
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  6. Thoracic Outlet Syndrome in a Competitive Baseball Player Secondary to the Anomalous Insertion of an Atrophic Pectoralis Minor Muscle: A Case Report.
    Simovitch R.W., Bal G.K., Basamania C.J.
    Am J Sports Med. 2006 Feb 13; [Epub ahead of print] No abstract available.
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  7. Ultrasonographic assessment of arterial cross-sectional area in the thoracic outlet on postural maneuvers measured with power Doppler ultrasonography in both asymptomatic and symptomatic populations.
    Demondion X., Vidal C., Herbinet P., Gautier C., Duquesnoy B., Cotten A.
    J Ultrasound Med. 2006 Feb;25(2):217-24.
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  8. Computer-assisted instrumentation during endoscopic transaxillary first rib resection for thoracic outlet syndrome: a safe alternate approach.
    Martinez B.D., Wiegand C.S., Evans P., Gerhardinger A., Mendez J.
    Vascular. 2005 Nov-Dec;13(6):327-35.
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  9. Long cervical costae articulating with the first ribs: a salient case of thoracic outlet syndrome.
    Korkmaz N., Ozcakar L.
    Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2006 Jan;85(1):104. No abstract available.
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  10. Thoracic outlet syndrome masquerading as a diagnostic pitfall in Behcet's disease.
    Ozcan F., Ozcakar L., Ozcan H.N., Bakirci S., Ozlu M.F.
    Rheumatol Int. 2005 Dec 9;:1-2 [Epub ahead of print] No abstract available.
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  11. The transaxillary approach in the treatment of thoracic outlet syndrome: a neurosurgical appraisal.
    Krishnan K.G., Pinzer T., Schackert G.
    Zentralbl Neurochir. 2005 Nov;66(4):180-9.
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  12. Thoracic outlet syndrome combined with carpal tunnel syndrome and Guyon canal syndrome in a child.
    Okamoto H., Kawai K., Hattori S., Ogawa T., Kubota Y, Moriya H, Matsui N.
    J Orthop Sci. 2005 Nov;10(6):634-40. No abstract available.
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  13. Surgical treatment of thoracic outlet syndrome: a randomized trial comparing two operations.
    Sheth R.N., Campbell J.N.
    J Neurosurg Spine. 2005 Nov;3(5):355-63.
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  14. Thoracic outlet syndrome secondary to first rib anomaly: the value of multi-slice CT in diagnosis and surgical planning.
    McSweeney S.E., Al-Kelani R., Harte P., Brady A.
    Ir Med J. 2005 Sep;98(8):246-7. No abstract available.
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  15. Images in cardiovascular medicine. Functional subclavian artery compression caused by thoracic outlet syndrome.
    Rigatelli G., Rinuncini M., Roncon L., Giordan M., Zonzin P.
    Circulation. 2005 Oct 25;112(17):e280-1. No abstract available.
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  16. Supraclavicular mass disguising as thoracic outlet syndrome.
    Ozguclu E., Ozcakar L.
    Rheumatol Int. 2005 Oct 18;:1-2 [Epub ahead of print] No abstract available.
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  17. Acute thoracic outlet syndrome after internal fixation of a clavicle pseudarthrosis.
    Papagelopoulos P.J., Papadopoulos E.Ch., Savvidou O.D., Kaseta M.A., Themistocleous G.S., Milas F.G.
    Orthopedics. 2005 Jun;28(6):606-8. No abstract available.
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  18. Symptoms of thoracic outlet syndrome in women with carpal tunnel syndrome.
    Seror P.
    Clin Neurophysiol. 2005 Oct;116(10):2324-9.
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  19. Peripheral nervous system injuries in sport and recreation: a systematic review.
    Toth C., McNeil S., Feasby T.
    Sports Med. 2005;35(8):717-38. Review.
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  20. Unusual case of thoracic outlet syndrome caused by a neurilemmoma in the pectoralis minor space.
    Nakazawa H., Terada S., Nozaki M., Kikuchi Y., Honda T., Isago T.
    Acta Orthop Belg. 2005 Jun;71(3):357-60.
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  21. Thoracic outlet syndrome: pattern of clinical success after operative decompression.
    Altobelli G.G., Kudo T., Haas B.T., Chandra F.A., Moy J.L., Ahn S.S.
    J Vasc Surg. 2005 Jul;42(1):122-8.
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  22. Upper limb ischemia: 20 years experience from a single center.
    Deguara J., Ali T., Modarai B., Burnand K.G.
    Vascular. 2005 Mar-Apr;13(2):84-91.
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  23. Sensory and motor evoked potentials findings in patients with thoracic outlet syndrome.
    Haghighi S.S., Baradarian S., Bagheri R.
    Electromyogr Clin Neurophysiol. 2005 Apr-May;45(3):149-54.
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  24. Utility (or futility?) of electrodiagnosis in thoracic outlet syndrome.
    Rousseff R., Tzvetanov P., Valkov I.
    Electromyogr Clin Neurophysiol. 2005 Apr-May;45(3):131-3.
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  25. Klippel-Feil syndrome presenting with bilateral thoracic outlet syndrome.
    Ozcakar L., Kaymak B., Vanderstraeten G.
    Spine. 2005 Jun 15;30(12):1473; author reply 1473-4. No abstract available.
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  26. Thoracic outlet syndrome.
    Wright D., Jennings P.R.
    JAAPA. 2005 May;18(5):57-8. No abstract available.
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  27. Collateral artery aneurysm: a unique presentation of thoracic outlet syndrome.
    Lee A.D., Shyamkumar N.K., Nayak S., Agarwal S., Perakath B.
    Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg. 2005 Jun;29(6):611-2. Epub 2005 Mar 28.
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  28. Successful use of Shakuyaku-kanzo-to, a traditional herbal medicine, for intractable symptoms of thoracic outlet syndrome: a case report.
    Kubota T., Miyata A.
    J Anesth. 2005;19(2):157-9.
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  29. Vascular Thoracic Outlet Syndrome staging and treatment.
    Busetto A., Fontana P., Zaccaria A., Cappelli R., Pagan V.
    Acta Neurochir Suppl. 2005;92:29-31.
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  30. Whiplash injury. TOS and double crush syndrome. Forensic medical aspects.
    Schenardi C.
    Acta Neurochir Suppl. 2005;92:25-7.
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  31. Thoracic outlet syndrome due to hyperextension-hyperflexion cervical injury.
    Alexandre A., Coro L., Azuelos A., Pellone M.
    Acta Neurochir Suppl. 2005;92:21-4.
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  32. Post-traumatic thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS).
    Crotti F.M., Carai A., Carai M., Sgaramella E., Sias W.
    Acta Neurochir Suppl. 2005;92:13-5. Review.
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  33. TOS pathophysiology and clinical features.
    Crotti F.M., Carai A., Carai M., Grimoldi N., Sgaramella E., Sias W., Tiberio F.
    Acta Neurochir Suppl. 2005;92:7-12.
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  34. Quantification of the weakness and fatigue in thoracic outlet syndrome with isokinetic measurements.
    Ozcakar L., Inanici F., Kaymak B., Abali G., Cetin A., Hascelik Z.
    Br J Sports Med. 2005 Mar;39(3):178-81.
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  35. Post-traumatic thoracic outlet syndromes.
    Casbas L., Chauffour X., Cau J., Bossavy J.P., Midy D., Baste J.C., Barret A.
    Ann Vasc Surg. 2005 Jan;19(1):25-8.
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  36. Calcifying fibrous pseudotumor causing thoracic outlet syndrome.
    Chon S.H., Lee C.B., Oh Y.H.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2005 Feb;27(2):353-5.
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  37. Axillar compression syndrome: anatomical and clinical study.
    Majerovic M., Jelincic Z., Augustin G.
    Coll Antropol. 2004 Dec;28(2):809-15.
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  38. Frequency of neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome in patients with definite carpal tunnel syndrome: an electrophysiological evaluation in 100 women.
    Seror P.
    Clin Neurophysiol. 2005 Feb;116(2):259-63.
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  39. Thoracic outlet decompression for subclavian vein thrombosis: experience in 71 patients.
    Divi V., Proctor M.C., Axelrod D.A., Greenfield L.J.
    Arch Surg. 2005 Jan;140(1):54-7.
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  40. Recurrent neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome
    Ambrad-Chalela E., Thomas G.I., Johansen K.H.
    American Journal of Surgery, April 2004 (Vol. 187, Issue 4)


  41. Clinical predictors of surgical outcome in patients with thoracic outlet syndrome operated on via transaxillary approach.
    Yavuzer S., Atinkaya C., Tokat O.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2004 Feb;25(2):173-8.
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  42. Nerves in a pinch: imaging of nerve compression syndromes
    Hochman M.G., Zilberfarb J.L.
    Radiologic Clinics of North America January 2004 (Vol. 42, Issue 1)


  43. Bilateral neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome.
    Tilki H.E., Stalberg E., Incesu L., Basoglu A.
    Muscle Nerve 2004 Jan;29(1):147-50.
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  44. Transaxillary approach in thoracic outlet syndrome: the importance of resection of the first-rib.
    Han S., Yildirim E., Dural K., Ozisik K., Yazkan R., Sakinci U.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2003 Sep;24(3):428-33.
    See European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery


  45. Bilateral neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome.
    Tilki H.E., Stalberg E., Incesu L., Basoglu A.
    Muscle Nerve 2004 Jan;29(1):147-50.
    See Muscle & Nerve


  46. Arterial problems in athletes.
    Mosley J.G.
    Br J Surg
    2003 Dec;90(12):1461-9. Review.
    See British Journal of Surgery


  47. Multi-detector row spiral CT angiography of the thoracic outlet: dose reduction with anatomically adapted online tube current modulation and preset dose savings.
    Mastora I., Remy-Jardin M., Delannoy V., Duhamel A., Scherf C., Suess C., Remy J.
    Radiology 2004 Jan;230(1):116-24. Epub 2003 Nov 26.


  48. Diagnostic utility of somatosensory and motor evoked potentials in a patient with thoracic outlet syndrome.
    Haghighi S.S., Baradarian S., Zhang R.
    Electromyogr Clin Neurophysiol 2003 Sep;43(6):323-7.


  49. Exercise induced critical ischaemia of the upper limb secondary to a cervical rib.
    Casey R.G., Richards S., O'Donohoe M.
    Br J Sports Med 2003;37(5):455-6.
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  50. Documentation of brachial plexus compression (in the thoracic inlet) utilizing provocative neurosensory and muscular testing.
    Howard M., Lee C., Dellon A.L.
    J Reconstr Microsurg 2003 Jul;19(5):303-12.


  51. Transaxillary approach in thoracic outlet syndrome: the importance of resection of the first-rib.
    Han S., Yildirim E., Dural K., Ozisik K., Yazkan R., Sakinci U.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2003 Sep;24(3):428-33.
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  52. Provocative F waves may help in the diagnosis of thoracic outlet syndrome: a report of three cases.
    Cuevas-Trisan R.L., Cruz-Jimenez M.
    Am J Phys Med Rehabil 2003 Sep;82(9):712-5.


  53. Spinal accessory neuropathy, droopy shoulder, and thoracic outlet syndrome.
    Al-Shekhlee A., Katirji B.
    Muscle Nerve 2003 Sep;28(3):383-5.
    See Muscle & Nerve


  54. Outcome following surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome.
    Bhattacharya V., Hansrani M., Wyatt M.G., Lambert D., Jones N.A.
    Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2003 Aug;26(2):170-5.
    See Full Text


  55. Safety and efficacy of the supraclavicular approach to thoracic outlet decompression.
    Maxey T.S., Reece T.B., Ellman P.I., Tribble C.G., Harthun N., Kron I.L., Kern J.A.
    Ann Thorac Surg 2003 Aug;76(2):396-9; discussion 399-400.
    See Full Text


  56. Intraoperative thermographic monitoring during neurogenic thoracic outlet decompressive surgery.
    Ellis W., Cheng S.
    Vasc Endovascular Surg 2003 Jul-Aug;37(4):253-7.


  57. Thoracic outlet syndrome--aspects of diagnosis in the differential diagnosis of hand-arm vibration syndrome.
    Cooke R.A.
    Occup Med (Lond). 2003 Aug;53(5):331-6. Review.
    See Full Text


  58. Percutaneous mechanical thrombectomy for the management of venous thoracic outlet syndrome.
    Schneider D.B., Curry T.K., Eichler C.M., Messina L.M., Gordon R.L., Kerlan R.K.
    J Endovasc Ther 2003 Apr;10(2):336-40.
    See Full Text


  59. Neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome.
    Nannapaneni R., Marks S.M.
    Br J Neurosurg 2003 Apr;17(2):144-8. Review.


  60. SIR 2003 film panel case 7: arterial thoracic outlet syndrome presenting with upper extremity emboli and posterior circulation stroke.
    Matsen S.L., Messina L.M., Laberge J.M., Gordon R.L., Kerlan R.K. Jr., Schneider D.B.
    J Vasc Interv Radiol 2003 Jun;14(6):807-12. No abstract available.
    See Full Text


  61. Compression and stretching of the brachial plexus in thoracic outlet syndrome: correlation between neuroradiographic findings and symptoms and signs produced by provocation manoeuvres.
    Ide J., Kataoka Y., Yamaga M., Kitamura T., Takagi K.
    J Hand Surg [Br]. 2003 Jun;28(3):218-23.
    See Full Text


  62. Scheuermann's disease as a model displaying the mechanism of venous obstruction in thoracic outlet syndrome and migraine patients: MRI and MRA.
    Collins J.D., Saxton E.H., Miller T.Q., Ahn S.S., Gelabert H., Carnes A.
    J Natl Med Assoc 2003 Apr;95(4):298-306.


  63. Thoracic outlet syndrome
    Novak C.B.
    Clinics in Plastic Surgery
    April 2003 (Vol. 30, Issue 2)
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