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A member asked:

Do surgeons leave a part of the first rib during surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome or do they remove the whole thing?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

TOS: The removal of the first rib is a fairly involved procedure, but results are frequently highly gratifying. In my experience the entire rib is excised.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 5/1/2015

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