Diagnostic and Therapeutic Approach to Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

Abstract

Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is a group of symptoms caused by the compression of neurovascular structures of the superior thoracic outlet. The knowledge of its clinical presentation with specific symptoms, as well as proper imaging examinations, ranging from plain radiographs to ultrasound, computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging, may help achieve a precise diagnosis. Once TOS is recognized, proper treatment may comprise a conservative or a surgical approach.

Keywords

• thoracic outlet syndrome
• CT
• MRI
• US
• diagnosis
• treatment