Finding the underlying cause of thoracic outlet syndrome

Year 2016, Volume: 8 Issue: 1, 1 - 2, 01.04.2016

Gözde Arslan Rahmi Cubuk

Abstract

Cervical rib is an extra rib arising from the 7th vertebra. It is estimated to occur in 0.6% 1 in 150 people to 0.8% of the population. It may compress the nerves and vessels and cause thorasic outlet syndrome. Cervical rib is diagnosed by Computer Tomography CT . 3D CT images are very helpful for the correct diagnosis. Treatment is surgical most of the time. Symptoms usually diminish dramatically after surgery.

Keywords

Brachial plexus, thoracic outlet syndrome, CT, MRI

Torasik outlet sendromunun nedenini bulmak

Abstract

Servikal kot 7.vertebradan kaynaklanan ekstra kostadır. Popülasyonun % 6-% 8 arasında bulunur. Her 150 kişiden 1'inde . Sinir ve damarlara bası yaparak torasik outlet sendromuna yol açabilir. Servikal kot, Bilgisayarlı Tomografi BT yardımı ile tanı alır. 3D BT görüntüler doğru tanıda çok yardımcıdır. Tedavi çoğunlukla cerrahidir. Cerrahi sonrası semptomlarda genelde dramatik gerileme olur.

Keywords

Brakial pleksus, torasik outlet sendromu, BT, MRG

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