Rare Case of Dynamic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Resolved by an Isolated Subclavius Posticus Muscle Resection : A Case Report

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CASE: We reported a dynamic neurogenic left thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) with a permanent abduction of the fifth left finger. Preoperative magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) assessed the presence of subclavius posticus muscle (SPM). Because of a nonoperative treatment failure, we performed a brachial plexus neurolysis and SPM resection. Immediate postoperative assessment showed an immediate disappearance of the Wartenberg sign.

CONCLUSION: SPM constitutes an underestimated cause of TOS. A careful MRI reading is necessary to make correct diagnosis. Nonoperative treatment includes physiotherapy and can be proposed in first instance. When nonoperative treatment fails, brachial plexus exploration with release of the SPM may result in resolution of symptoms.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2021

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2021

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:11

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JBJS case connector - 11(2021), 3 vom: 12. Aug.

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Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Dukan, Ruben [VerfasserIn]
Petroni, Gautier [VerfasserIn]
Muller, Guy-Paul [VerfasserIn]
Silvera, Jonathan [VerfasserIn]
Masmejean, Emmanuel H [VerfasserIn]

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Date Completed 04.04.2022

Date Revised 05.04.2022

published: Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.2106/JBJS.CC.20.00668

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NLM333048008