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REVIEW OFTHORACIC OUTLET SYNDROME (TOS)
Dr. Safaa Hussein Hashim ALALi*
ABSTRACT
Thoracic outletsyndrome is an umbrella term that describes the potential compression of the brachial plexus, subclavian vein or subclavian artery by different clinical disorders. This review covers the classification, clinical findings, physical examination findings and management of this challenging syndrome under the light of recent scientific research. Various medical specialties can encounter TOS within their field of expertise. TOS should not be viewed as a single clinical entity that simply manifests variations from one patient to another. TOS is composed of three very discrete subgroups, and treatment should be individualized after diagnosis is definite. Keywords: . [Download Article] [Download Certifiate] |