Diagnosis and Treatment of Arterial Thoracic Outlet Syndrome in a Collegiate Volleyball Player: A Case Report

2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (6) ◽  
pp. 307-313
Author(s):  
Katherine Craig ◽  
Shannon L. Jordan ◽  
Daniel R. Chilek ◽  
Doug Boatwright ◽  
Julio Morales
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Range Of Motion ◽  
Sports Medicine ◽  
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome ◽  
Return To Play ◽  
Provocation Tests ◽  
Volleyball Player ◽  
First Rib ◽  
First Rib Resection ◽  
Arterial Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

A 19-year-old female volleyball player reported shoulder pain, numbness, tingling, and difficulty gripping in her left arm. Provocation tests were positive for thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS). Duplex ultrasonography revealed occlusion of the subclavian artery. The athlete underwent a first rib resection and scalenectomy. A cervical rib and 75% of the first rib were excised. Rehabilitation consisted of regaining range of motion and strength. Return to play occurred after 14 weeks of rehabilitation. Thoracic outlet syndrome is rare and often misdiagnosed. All sports medicine professionals should have an understanding of TOS symptoms and path to diagnosis.

Arterial Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Besem Beteck ◽  
John Eidt ◽  
Bradley Grimsley
Keyword(s):  
Subclavian Artery ◽  
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome ◽  
Computed Tomographic Angiography ◽  
Rib Resection ◽  
Computed Tomographic ◽  
First Rib ◽  
Arterial Complication ◽  
Scalene Triangle ◽  
First Rib Resection ◽  
Arterial Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

Arterial thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is the least common form of TOS in adults. It is an entity that is associated with bony anomalies resulting in chronic subclavian artery compression. Most patients with arterial TOS are young adults presenting either with limb-threatening upper extremity ischemia or chronic symptoms suggestive of arterial insufficiency involving the extremity. Initial diagnostic evaluation involves chest radiography, which may reveal cervical or anomalous first rib. Catheter-based arteriography has a diagnostic as well as therapeutic role. Magnetic resonance angiography and computed tomographic angiography, which are readily available, can be used in surgical planning. Treatment involves revascularization of the extremity, subsequent first rib resection, and possible reconstruction of the subclavian artery. This review contains 4 figures, 1 table and 45 references Key Words: arterial complication, brachial thromboembolectomy, cervical rib, costoclavicular space, first rib resection, pectoralis minor space, scalene triangle, subclavian artery stenosis, thoracic outlet syndrome

scholarly journals Arterial Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Treated Successfully with Totally Endoscopic First Rib Resection

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Sofoklis Mitsos ◽  
Davide Patrini ◽  
Sara Velo ◽  
Achilleas Antonopoulos ◽  
Martin Hayward ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome ◽  
Thoracoscopic Surgery ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Rib Resection ◽  
First Rib ◽  
Endoscopic Video ◽  
First Rib Resection ◽  
Neurovascular Structures ◽  
Arterial Thoracic Outlet Syndrome ◽  
Video Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery

Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is a constellation of signs and symptoms caused by compression of the neurovascular structures in the thoracic outlet. TOS may be classified as either neurogenic TOS (NTOS) or vascular TOS: venous TOS (VTOS) or arterial TOS (ATOS), depending on the specific structure being affected. The basis for the surgical treatment of TOS is resection of the first rib, and it may be combined with scalenectomy or cervical rib resection. Herein, we describe a case of arterial thoracic outlet syndrome which was successfully treated with totally endoscopic video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) first rib resection.

scholarly journals Morbidity of First Rib Resection in the Surgical Repair of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

Hand ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (5) ◽  
pp. 636-640 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kevin T. Jubbal ◽  
Dmitry Zavlin ◽  
Joshua D. Harris ◽  
Shari R. Liberman ◽  
Anthony Echo
Keyword(s):  
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome ◽  
Operative Time ◽  
Medical Complications ◽  
Complication Rates ◽  
Improvement Program ◽  
Cervical Rib ◽  
Rib Resection ◽  
First Rib ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
First Rib Resection

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 TOS with first rib resection (FRR) may lead to increased complication rates. Methods: A retrospective case control study was performed on the basis of the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program database from 2005 to 2014. All cases involving the operative treatment of TOS were extracted. Primary outcomes included surgical and medical complications. Analyses were primarily stratified by FRR and secondarily by other procedure types. Results: A total of 1853 patients met inclusion criteria. The most common procedures were FRR (64.0%), anterior scalenectomy with cervical rib resection (32.9%), brachial plexus decompression (27.2%), and anterior scalenectomy without cervical rib resection (AS, 8.9%). Factors associated with increased medical complications included American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) classification of 3 or greater and increased operative time. The presence or absence of FRR did not influence complication rates. Conclusions: FRR is not associated with an increased risk of medical or surgical complications. Medical complications are associated with increased ASA scores and longer operative time.

scholarly journals Specialty Mediated 30-Day Complications in First Rib Resection for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

2021 ◽  
Vol 74 (6) ◽  
pp. 2115
Author(s):  
R. Sorber ◽  
M.L. Weaver ◽  
J.K. Canner ◽  
B. Campbell ◽  
J.H. Black ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome ◽  
Rib Resection ◽  
First Rib ◽  
First Rib Resection

First Rib Resection for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: The Robotic Approach

2018 ◽  
Vol 42 (10) ◽  
pp. 3250-3255 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gregor J. Kocher ◽  
Adrian Zehnder ◽  
Jon A. Lutz ◽  
Juerg Schmidli ◽  
Ralph A. Schmid
Keyword(s):  
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome ◽  
Robotic Approach ◽  
Rib Resection ◽  
First Rib ◽  
First Rib Resection
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