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What is the best surgical treatment for neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome

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Dr. Nir Hus answered

Thoracic outlet synd: first rib resection by a surgeon who did many of these. I would shop arround. It is not a common surgical procedure. That being said it is not complicated.

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Dr. Craig Carter answered

Specializes in Thoracic Surgery

Resection: This can be done by a variety of techniques, including thorascopic resection, axillary approach, robotic, and supraclavicular approach. Regardless, the objective is removal of the first rib and complete freeing of the nerve. Success is generally dependent on the experience of the operating surgeon.

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Does surgery for neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome have a good prognosis?

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