Diagnostic and Therapeutic Approach to Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is a group of symptoms caused by the compression of neurovascular structures of the superior thoracic outlet. The knowledge of its clinical presentation with specific symptoms, as well as proper imaging examinations, ranging from plain radiographs to ultrasound, comput...

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Published inTomography (Ann Arbor) Vol. 10; no. 9; pp. 1365 - 1378
Main Authors Rizzo, Stefania, Talei Franzesi, Cammillo, Cara, Andrea, Cassina, Enrico Mario, Libretti, Lidia, Pirondini, Emanuele, Raveglia, Federico, Tuoro, Antonio, Vaquer, Sara, Degiovanni, Sara, Cavalli, Erica Michela, Marchesi, Andrea, Froio, Alberto, Petrella, Francesco
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 01.09.2024
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Summary:Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is a group of symptoms caused by the compression of neurovascular structures of the superior thoracic outlet. The knowledge of its clinical presentation with specific symptoms, as well as proper imaging examinations, ranging from plain radiographs to ultrasound, computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging, may help achieve a precise diagnosis. Once TOS is recognized, proper treatment may comprise a conservative or a surgical approach.
ISSN:2379-139X
2379-139X
DOI:10.3390/tomography10090103