First rib resection for thoracic outlet syndrome
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Capital Health (N.S.). Thoracic Surgery.
Halifax, NS:
Capital Health
, 2014.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1549
- Available Online
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Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS) is a condition caused by compression (squeezing) of nerves or blood vessels in the thoracic outlet. This is the area between the base of the neck and the armpit, including the front of the shoulders and chest. The causes, symptoms, how TOS is diagnosed, and treatment options are covered. Information on what to expect after surgery, the importance of physiotherapy, and what to avoid after surgery are also provided.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Capital Health (N.S.). Thoracic Surgery
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Capital Health
- Date of Publication
- 2014
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (8 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
- Rib - surgery
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Thoracic outlet syndrome
- Ribs--Surgery
- Abstract
- Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS) is a condition caused by compression (squeezing) of nerves or blood vessels in the thoracic outlet. This is the area between the base of the neck and the armpit, including the front of the shoulders and chest. The causes, symptoms, how TOS is diagnosed, and treatment options are covered. Information on what to expect after surgery, the importance of physiotherapy, and what to avoid after surgery are also provided.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Thoracic Surgery Practice Council
- Pamphlet Number
- 1549
