Recurrent neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome

American Journal of Surgery

Volumn 187, Issue 4, 2004, Pages 505-510

  Ambrad Chalela, Esteban ^a   Thomas, George I ^a   Johansen, Kaj H ^a  

^a Vascular Institute of the Northwest   (United States)

Author keywords

Anterior scalene muscle block; Brachial plexus; Cervical rib; Thoracic outlet syndrome

Indexed keywords

ADULT; ARM; ARM MUSCLE; BRACHIAL PLEXUS; DECOMPRESSION SURGERY; DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE; FEMALE; FIRST RIB; HUMAN; JOINT MOBILITY; MAJOR CLINICAL STUDY; MALE; NECK PAIN; NEUROLYSIS; PRIORITY JOURNAL; RECURRENT DISEASE; REOPERATION; REVIEW; SHOULDER PAIN; THORAX OUTLET SYNDROME; TREATMENT OUTCOME;

EID: 1642292489     PISSN: 00029610     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2003.12.050     Document Type: Article

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