A Rare Case of Bilateral Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Following Neck Injury

Vasc Endovascular Surg. 2022 Aug;56(6):605-608. doi: 10.1177/15385744221091437. Epub 2022 Apr 30.

Abstract

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS) is a rare condition caused by compression of the neurovascular structures of the thoracic outlet. Patients with TOS are found to have a greater prevalence of supernumerary or abnormal first ribs compared to the general population. Symptoms can sometimes be incited by a neck injury, especially in patients with abnormal cervical anatomy. This case report highlights a unique patient with bilateral cervical ribs who presented with complicated symptoms following a neck injury who required a series of surgical interventions to improve.

Keywords: bilateral cervical ribs; neck injury; thoracic outlet syndrome.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Neck Injuries* / complications
  • Neck Injuries* / diagnostic imaging
  • Neck Injuries* / surgery
  • Prevalence
  • Ribs
  • Thoracic Outlet Syndrome* / diagnostic imaging
  • Thoracic Outlet Syndrome* / etiology
  • Thoracic Outlet Syndrome* / surgery
  • Treatment Outcome