Recurrent arterial and new-onset neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome as a complication after previously inadequately excised first and cervical ribs
Document Type
Journal Article
Publication Date
9-1-2022
Journal
Journal of vascular surgery cases and innovative techniques
Volume
8
Issue
3
DOI
10.1016/j.jvscit.2022.04.011
Keywords
Arterial; Cervical rib; Neurogenic; Recurrent; Thoracic outlet syndrome
Abstract
Thoracic outlet syndrome commonly presents with the neurogenic subtype and can be caused in rare circumstances by an anatomic abnormality such as a cervical rib, for which surgical excision is the mainstay of management. An inadequately excised first or cervical rib can result in recurrent symptoms. We have reported the case of a 30-year-old woman who had presented with symptoms of right recurrent arterial and neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome. She underwent repeat right-sided first rib and cervical rib resection with brachial plexus neural lysis and right carotid-axillary bypass via a combined supraclavicular and infraclavicular approach. At 12 months of follow-up, improvement in her symptoms was noted.
APA Citation
Gadiwalla, Qasim; Dong, Shane; Recarey, Melina; Nguyen, Bao; and Lala, Salim, "Recurrent arterial and new-onset neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome as a complication after previously inadequately excised first and cervical ribs" (2022). GW Authored Works. Paper 1716.
https://hsrc.himmelfarb.gwu.edu/gwhpubs/1716
Department
Surgery