Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is a group of conditions that occur when you have compressed nerves or blood vessels in the thoracic outlet. The thoracic outlet is the triangular space between your ...

Thoracic outlet decompression (TOD) can treat thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS), where the nerves and blood vessels in your chest are compressed. The aim of TOD is to reduce pressure on the structures ...

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. Thoracic surgery — the treatment of diseases of the lungs ...

Thoracic outlet syndrome refers to a group of conditions that develop when the blood vessels or nerves in the thoracic outlet become compressed. The thoracic outlet is the narrow space between your ...

If nonsurgical treatments do not relieve a person’s thoracic outlet syndrome symptoms, a doctor may suggest surgery to relieve compression in the thoracic outlet. Surgery may include a first rib ...

Patients needing thoracic surgery can benefit from a shorter hospital stay, less post-operative pain, smaller incisions, a lower chance of complications, and a decreased risk of mortality with robotic ...

Medical conditions affecting the heart or lungs can lead to chest and shoulder pain. It is important that people speak with a doctor if they experience unexpected or severe chest and shoulder pain.

Can you identify the disease entity based upon the findings on chest radiograph? Test your clinical knowledge using the following example. This chest radiograph shows an area of marked oligemia ...

Pulmonary embolism is one of the most misdiagnosed clinical conditions -- as many as 60% are found only on autopsy. Venous thrombosis of the pelvic and deep femoral veins is the major risk factor, ...