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Arterial.11.Thoracic outlet syndrome Flashcards

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DEFINITION of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

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This is a neurovascular syndrome due to compression of the roots of the brachial plexus & the subclavian artery, as they pass from the neck to the axilla through a narrow triangle bounded by :

  • The scalenus anterior muscle.
  • The scalenus medius muscle.
  • The 1st rib.
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affection of subclavian vein in Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

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  • The subclavian vein passes anterior to the scalenus anterior muscle outside this triangle
  • thus it is rarely affected in this syndrome.
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ETIOLOGY of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

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  1. Cervical rib syndrome
  2. Scalene syndrome
  3. Post fixation of the brachial plexus (C6-T2).
  4. Malunion of fracture clavicle 1%
  5. Tumour or infection of the 1st rib.
  6. Pancoast tumour.
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Cervical rib syndrome in ETIOLOGY of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

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  • Definition
  • Side
  • Anatomical types of the cervical rib
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Definition of Cervical rib syndrome in ETIOLOGY of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

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Presence of an extra rib Arising from C7

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Side of Cervical rib syndrome in ETIOLOGY of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

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  • Bilateral or unilateral

* RT> Lt

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Anatomical types of the cervical rib in Cervical rib syndrome in ETIOLOGY of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

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a) Complete rib.
b) Incomplete rib : Ending in a tapering point, which is connected by a fibrous band to the scalene tubercle of 1st rib.
c) Fibrous band

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Scalene syndrome in ETIOLOGY of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

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Scalene muscle abnormalities :

a) Hypertrophy of the scalenus medius muscle
b) Abnormal insertion of the 2 scalene muscles with narrowing of the space left between them.
c) A rudimentary muscle (scalenus minimus)

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A rudimentary muscle (scalenus minimus) in Scalene syndrome in ETIOLOGY of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

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  • arising from the C7 transverse process

* inserted into the 1st rib.

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Brachial plexus originates from

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C5 - T1 roots

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pre fixation of the brachial plexus

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C4 - C8 roots

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Post fixation of the brachial plexus

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C6 - T2 roots

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CLINICAL PICTURE of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

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3 groups of symptoms are encountered :

(1) Arterial symptoms :
(2) Nerve-pressure symptoms : Commonest presentation
(3) Venous symptoms :
(4) Local symptoms (Rare) :

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Arterial symptoms in CLINICAL PICTURE of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

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A- Chronic U.L ischemia

B- Raynaud’s phenomenon.

C. In complicated cases

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Chronic U.L ischemia in Arterial symptoms in CLINICAL PICTURE of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

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Intermittent claudication pain of the U.L with exercise & relieved by rest

sensation of coldness, numbness or paraesthesia.

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complicated cases in Arterial symptoms in CLINICAL PICTURE of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

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  • The intermittent compression produces atheromatous changes in the artery and post-stenotic aneurysmal dilatation.
  • Within this aneurysmal dilatation thrombosis may occur
  • Showers of emboli may be dislodged into the peripheral circulation causing gangrene of the finger tips especially the index.
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Nerve-pressure symptoms in CLINICAL PICTURE of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

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Incidence

Pathogenesis

Clinical picture

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Incidence of Nerve-pressure symptoms in CLINICAL PICTURE of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

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Commonest presentation of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

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Pathogenesis of Nerve-pressure symptoms in CLINICAL PICTURE of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

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Due to irritation of the lower trunk (C8 & T1) of brachial plexus

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Clinical picture of Nerve-pressure symptoms in CLINICAL PICTURE of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

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  • Symptoms

* Examination

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Symptoms in Clinical picture of Nerve-pressure symptoms in CLINICAL PICTURE of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

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Shooting pain with tingling & numbness over the ulnar side of hand & forearm.

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Examination in Clinical picture of Nerve-pressure symptoms in CLINICAL PICTURE of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

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Weakness, atrophy of the thenar & hypothenar muscles & clawing of the hand.

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Venous symptoms in CLINICAL PICTURE of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

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  • Edema & varicosities.

* DVT of the subclavian vein

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Local symptoms (Rare) of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

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  • Incidence

* List

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Incidence of Local symptoms of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

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Rare presentation of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

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List of Local symptoms of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

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Supraclavicular tenderness or less commonly mass

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Examination of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

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(1) General examination

(2) Adson’s deep breathing test

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General examination in Examination of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

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Weak radial pulse on the affected side.

Hypoesthesia in medial side of forearm & hand.

Wasting of the thenar & hypothenar eminences

May be a palpable cervical rib or aneurysmal dilatation of the subclavian artery in the root of the neck

Auscultation of the distal part of the subclavian artery may reveal systolic bruit.

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Adson’s deep breathing test in Examination of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

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The arm is pulled down, the radial pulse is palpated while the patient is requested to turn the head as far as possible towards the side of the symptoms, to elevate the chin & to take a deep breath & to hold it.

In thoracic outlet syndrome, there is loss of radial pulse.

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INVESTIGATIONS of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

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(1) Plain X-rays neck & chest
(2) subclavian artery angiography
(3) Electromyography
(4) MRI

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Plain X-rays neck & chest in INVESTIGATIONS of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

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  • Cervical rib.
  • Malunion of fracture clavicle.
  • Tumour or infection of the 1st rib.
  • Pancoast tumour.
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Electromyography in INVESTIGATIONS of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

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for detecting sites of nerve compression

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TREATMENT of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

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Treatment of the cause :

I- Cervical rib syndrome or scalene syndrome

II- Malunion of fracture clavicle :.

III- Pancoast tumour:

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TREATMENT of Cervical rib syndrome or scalene syndrome in TREATMENT of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

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A. Conservative

B. Operative

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Conservative TREATMENT of Cervical rib syndrome or scalene syndrome in TREATMENT of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

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  • Indications

* Regimen

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Indications of Conservative TREATMENT of Cervical rib syndrome or scalene syndrome in TREATMENT of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

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Mild cases where sensory manifestations are the main complaint

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Regimen of Conservative TREATMENT of Cervical rib syndrome or scalene syndrome in TREATMENT of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

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  • Medical treatment.

* Physiotherapy.

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Operative TREATMENT of Cervical rib syndrome or scalene syndrome in TREATMENT of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

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  • Indications

* Modalities

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Indications of Operative TREATMENT of Cervical rib syndrome or scalene syndrome in TREATMENT of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

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  • Severe pain,
  • Vascular disturbances.
  • Muscle wasting.
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Modalities of Operative TREATMENT of Cervical rib syndrome or scalene syndrome in TREATMENT of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

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  1. Scalenotomy
  2. Excision of the cervical rib with its periosteum
  3. Cervico-dorsal sympathectomy :
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Principle of Scalenotomy in Modalities of Operative TREATMENT of Cervical rib syndrome or scalene syndrome in TREATMENT of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

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Division of scalenus anterior at its insertion

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insertion of scalenus anterior

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scalene tubercle

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indication of Cervico-dorsal sympathectomy in Modalities of Operative TREATMENT of Cervical rib syndrome or scalene syndrome in TREATMENT of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

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Marked Trophic changes

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Treatment of Malunion of fracture clavicle in TREATMENT of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

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Osteotomy & internal fixation.

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Treatment of Pancoast tumour in TREATMENT of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

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Radiotherapy

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