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Thoracic outlet syndrome associated with a large cervical rib.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  19556226     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
This case illustrates the anatomic impact of a large cervical rib as an etiology for thoracic outlet syndrome. Current management remains predicated on astute diagnosis, multidisciplinary therapy including, physical therapy, scalene muscle blockade, and surgical decompression in appropriate cases.
Authors:
Randall R De Martino; David H Stone; Adam W Beck; Daniel B Walsh
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article     Date:  2009-06-24
Journal Detail:
Title:  Vascular and endovascular surgery     Volume:  43     ISSN:  1538-5744     ISO Abbreviation:  -     Publication Date:    2009 Aug-Sep
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2009-08-26     Completed Date:  2009-10-06     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  101136421     Medline TA:  Vasc Endovascular Surg     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  393-4     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Surgery, Section of Vascular Surgery, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, New Hampshire 03756, USA. randall.r.de.martino@hitchcock.org
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Cervical Rib Syndrome / radiography,  surgery*
Decompression, Surgical
Female
Humans
Osteotomy*
Ribs / abnormalities,  radiography,  surgery*
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Treatment Outcome

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