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Surgery Thorax And Mediastinum 51a0dab0

Which is not true about thoracic outlet syndrome?

A
Radial nerve is commonly affected
B
Neurological features are most common
C
Resection of 1st rib relieves symptom
D
Positive Adson's test
High-Yield Explanation
Thoracic outlet syndrome: Name is a misnomer - should be Thoracic Inlet Syndrome Any tumor/trauma that compresses the subclan vessels and brachial plexus MC root involved in brachial Plexus compression : C8,T1;Ulnar nerve - Neurological feature - Conservative Management Surgical Intervention is done if vascular symptoms of compression present. Cervical Rib / 1st Rib is resected to relieve Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. No predisposing factors but common in middle aged women with atrophy of shoulder girdle muscles - diagnostic provocative tests: Adson's Test Costoclavicular test Hyper-Abduction Test Roos Test

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