PMID: 11604348Oct 18, 2001Paper

Outcome of transaxillary rib resection for thoracic outlet syndrome--a 10 year experience

Cardiovascular Surgery : Official Journal of the International Society for Cardiovascular Surgery
P E FulfordM G Walker

Abstract

This study assessed the outcome of transaxillary first and/or cervical rib resection in a unit, which has a policy of combined assessment by a neurologist and vascular surgeon. 61 patients underwent 83 transaxillary rib resections for thoracic outlet syndrome. A retrospective case note review of these patients was undertaken. All patients completed a telephone questionnaire regarding long-term outcome. Post-operative outpatient assessment at a median of 6 months recorded 91.5% improved, of whom 61.5% were symptom-free. 61% were available for the telephone questionnaire at a median follow-up of 4 yr. 74% reported an improvement, with complete resolution in 58%. Six described temporary improvement following surgery. Transaxillary rib resection is a safe and effective procedure, allowing almost two thirds of patients a return to normal activity. Combined assessment by vascular and neurological teams may help in patient selection for surgery, as well as the accurate long-term assessment of outcome.

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