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Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thoracic outlet syndrome is a disease affecting blood vessels & nerves supplying arms.
Why it develops?
It occurs due to compression of blood vessels and/or nerves passing from space between collar bone & 1st rib. This compression can be due to various reasons like additional cervicle rib, abnormal muscle band etc.
What are the symptoms?
How can a vascular surgeon help me?
Your vascular surgeon can help you to confirm diagnosis & do treatment to relieve your symptoms. Doctor will do your assessment & may advice you few tests like X-ray, NCV/EMG,CT scan/MR
What are the treatment options?
After confirming diagnosis if,
- Predominant nerve compression present:
Physiotherapy for 6-12 weeks
Surgical decompression if needed - Predominant artery/vein compression present:
Surgical decompression + repair of artery/vein
What is the duration of procedure? How many days I have to remain admitted in hospital?
Duration of procedure is 2 to 3 hours. You have to remain admitted in hospital for total 3 to 4 days.
Results of the procedure?
Immediate relief of pain, speedy recovery of wounds. Minimal post-surgery site pain, easily controlled by medications.