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: First Rib Resecion Paget-Schroetter syndrome first rib resection upper extremity deep vein thrombosis deep vein thrombosis UEDVT dvt thoracic outlet syndrome TOS


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