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Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

The Pediatric Upper Extremity

Abstract

Thoracic outlet syndrome is a condition related to the compression of neurovascular structures within the thoracic outlet, primarily the C8 and T1 nerve roots and/or the subclavian artery/vein. This chapter examines the epidemiology, pathoanatomy, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment options for thoracic outlet syndrome. Data from the pediatric literature is limited and therefore information from the adult literature will be incorporated.

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  1. University of Maryland School of Medicine, 22 S. Greene St., Baltimore, MD, 21201, USA

    Dr. Brandon S. Schwartz M.P.H. & Dr. Joshua M. Abzug M.D. (Assistant Professor, University of Maryland School of Medicine & Director)

  2. University of Maryland Brachial Plexus Clinic, One Texas Station Court, Suite 300, Timonium, MD, 21093, USA

    Dr. Joshua M. Abzug M.D. (Assistant Professor, University of Maryland School of Medicine & Director)

  3. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Temple University & Attending, Shriners Hospitals for Children, Philadelphia, PA, USA

    Dr. Dan A. Zlotolow M.D. (Associate Professor)

  4. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Temple University & Chief of Staff, Shriners Hospitals for Children, Pennsylvania, 3551 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19140, USA

    Dr. Scott H. Kozin M.D. (Clinical Professor)

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Schwartz, B.S., Abzug, J.M., Zlotolow, D.A., Kozin, S.H. (2014). Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. In: Abzug, J., Kozin, S., Zlotolow, D. (eds) The Pediatric Upper Extremity. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-8758-6_84-1

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