Open AccessExtensive or partial first rib resection for thoracic outlet syndrome? The contribution of three‐dimensional imaging to the preoperative planning and the postoperative evaluation
Author(s) -
Spartalis Eleftherios,
Spartalis Michael,
Tsilimigras Diamantis I.,
Moris Demetrios,
Garmpis Nikolaos,
Damaskos Christos,
Dimitroulis Dimitrios,
Troupis Theodore,
Tomos Periklis
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.1617
Subject(s) - medicine , thoracic outlet syndrome , resection , surgery , rib cage , thoracic outlet , surgical resection , radiology , surgical planning , anatomy
Key Clinical Message Transaxillary partial excision of the first rib is associated with minimal morbidity and excellent relief of symptoms of thoracic outlet syndrome due to instant and permanent obviation of the external arterial compression. Three‐dimensional imaging offers incremental value of the surgical outcome, highlighting the role of minimally invasive partial resection.