The elevated first rib acts for all the world like a thoracic outlet syndrome, in fact, it is a form of thoracic outlet syndrome when the first rib is elevated against the clavicle. Thoracic ...

This will start with the first rib and cause a significant problem called thoracic outlet syndrome. This is a condition in which the rib is up against the clavicle (collarbone) causing compression ...

The purpose of this article is to discuss the feasibility of using computer-enhanced instrumentation to improve visualization and therefore patient safety during transaxillary first rib resection.

These patients are best treated with an endoscopic transaxillary first rib resection and lysis of these cervical bands. Venous thoracic outlet syndrome, whether or not complicated with a deep ...