Published 2009 | Version v1
Journal article

Thoracic outlet syndrome: Case report

Description

We report a case of vascular thoracic outlet syndrome in a young man, diagnosed with upper limb arteriography, leading to repeated arterio-arterial emboli originating from a post-stenotic subclavian artery aneurysm. It is of our interest due to its low incidence and the small number of cases reported that have been diagnosed by arteriography. The thoracic outlet is the path through which vascular and neural structures goes from the neck to the axilla, and it has three anatomical strictures, that when pronounced, can compress the brachial plexus or subclavian vessels, leading to different symptoms and signs.

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Original title (Spanish)
Sindrome del operculo toracico: Reporte de caso

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Revista Colombiana de Radiologia
Journal Volume
20
Journal Issue
4
Journal Page Range
p. 2803-2805
ISSN
0121-2095