Vascular Thoracic outlet syndrome (VTOS) is categorized as disorders of the upper extremity, which are caused by compression of the brachial plexus and ...
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What is a vascular TOS syndrome?
Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) occurs when the vessels and/or nerves running from the upper body to the arm become compressed, leading to swelling, reduced blood flow, tingling, weakness, pain and/or numbness in the neck, shoulder, arms or hands.
Does vascular TOS require surgery?
Vascular TOS requires surgical decompression. Different decompression approaches were described: transaxillary, infraclavicular, or supraclavicular. The majority of published studies have used the transaxillary approach.
What are the symptoms of venous thoracic outlet syndrome?
Symptoms of Venous Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Edema (swelling) of the arm, hand or fingers.
Blueness of the hand and arm.
Painful tingling in the hand and arm.
Very prominent veins in the shoulder, neck and hand.
What is the difference between vascular and neurogenic TOS?
Venous TOS presents with arm swelling, cyanosis, and pain due to subclavian vein obstruction, with or without thrombosis. Neurogenic TOS is due to brachial plexus compression usually from scarred scalene muscles secondary to neck trauma, whiplash injuries being the most common.
Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) occurs when the vessels and/or nerves running from the upper body to the arm become compressed, leading to swelling, ...
Arterial TOS is associated with bone abnormalities or trauma in nearly all cases, whereas vTOS is most often the result of repetitive overhead arm and shoulder ...
The term “vascular thoracic outlet syndrome” refers to the venous or arterial types. These types usually require surgery to relieve symptoms and lower the ...
Jan 31, 2023 · Conclusions. The vascular thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is characterized by subclavian artery (SCA) and/or subclavian vein (SCV) compression.
Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) occurs when nerves or blood vessels are compressed by the rib, collarbone or neck muscles at the top of the outlet. Anatomy of ...
Sep 26, 2023 · Symptoms of arterial thoracic outlet syndrome can include: A pulsating lump near the collarbone. Cold fingers, hands or arms. Hand and arm pain.
Jan 31, 2022 · In VTOS, you have a squeezed (compressed) vein in the thoracic outlet. People with VTOS often have arm soreness, swelling or discoloration.
Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is a combination of symptoms signs that results from compression of the neurovascular bundle as it passes through the thoracic ...
Arterial TOS is caused by subclavian artery compression within the scalene triangle leading to the development of occlusions or aneurysms. These lesions almost ...
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