Thoracic outlet syndrome associated with a large cervical rib

Randall R. De Martino; David H. Stone; Adam W. Beck; Daniel B. Walsh

doi:10.1177/1538574409335917

Thoracic outlet syndrome associated with a large cervical rib

Randall R. De Martino, David H. Stone, Adam W. Beck, Daniel B. Walsh

Vascular and Endovascular Surgery

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Abstract

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.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	393-394
Number of pages	2
Journal	Vascular and Endovascular Surgery
Volume	43
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/1538574409335917
State	Published - Aug 2009

Keywords

Cervical rib
Surgery
Thoracic outlet syndrome

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Surgery
Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

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Thoracic outlet syndrome associated with a large cervical rib

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