Disorders of the Chest Wall III - Basic

Author: Stephen C. Yang, MD
Institution: Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions
Date Reviewed: April 2014
Learning Domain: General Thoracic
Learning Objective: Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
PowerPoint File: Disorders of the Chest Wall III - Basic

 

Learning Goals

  • The basic level concepts focused on:
    • Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

 

Learning Points

  • Neurogenic more common than vascular types 9:1; women > men
  • Symptoms worse with arm elevation
  • Most pts improve with exercise and physical therapy
  • Urgent surgical intervention rare unless  there are signs of vascular compromise (embolism, aneurysm, gangrene)