First Rib Resection for Paget-Schroetter Syndrome

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Case description

Paget-Schroetter syndrome, caused by subclavial vein thrombosis, belongs to thoracic outlet syndrome. Common symptomes caused by this anomaly are pain, swelling and cyanosis, usually involving whole upper limb. The main reason for thrombosis is pressure put on vein by clavicle, first rib or hypertrophic muscles. Following video, in ten steps, shows first rib resection for Paget-Schroetter syndrome.Presented by John F Eidt, MD at University of Arkansas for Medical Science.

tags: deep vein thrombosis dvt resection thoracic outlet syndrome

related terms: First Rib Resecion, Paget-Schroetter syndrome, first rib, upper extremity deep vein thrombosis, UEDVT, TOS


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