Supraclavicular Total Scalenectomy with or without First Rib Resection: Technic and Results

R. J. Sanders; S. L. Hammond

doi:10.1055/s-2006-923851

Handchirurgie · Mikrochirurgie · Plastische Chirurgie, Table of Contents

Handchir Mikrochir Plast Chir 2006; 38(1): 29-36
DOI: 10.1055/s-2006-923851

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Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New York

Supraclavicular Total Scalenectomy with or without First Rib Resection: Technic and Results[1]

Supraklavikuläre totale Skalenektomie mit oder ohne Resektion der ersten Rippe: Technik und ResultateR. J. Sanders¹ ^, ² , S. L. Hammond¹ ^, ² ^, ³

¹University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Denver, Colorado, USA
²Columbia Rose Medical Center, Denver, Colorado, USA
³Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Denver, Colorado, USA

Abstract

Zusammenfassung

Wir beschreiben das klinische Bild des neurogenen TOS, die Operationstechnik von einem supraklavikulären Zugang, sowie operative Resultate und Komplikationen.

Abstract

This describes the clinical picture of neurogenic TOS, supraclavicular surgical technique, and results of surgery as well as surgical complications.

Schlüsselwörter

TOS - neurogenes Thoracic-outlet-Syndrom - Skalenektomie - Resektion erste Rippe

Key words

TOS - neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome - scalenectomy - first rib resection

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1 Reprinted with permission and slight modifications from Sanders RJ, Hammond, SL: Supraclavicular first rib resection and total scalenectomy: Technique and results. Hand Clin 2004; 20: 61 - 70

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