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What percent of first rib resections are unsuccessful for thoracic outlet syndrome?
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85%-90% success: These results suggest that surgical decompression can alleviate pain and quality of life in patients with a wide range of abnormalities at the thoracic outlet.
Answered 4/21/2015
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