The role of the scalenus anterior and scalenus medius in the pathogenesis of thoracic outlet syndrome has been widely reported in the literature. The scalenotomy approach of Adson and Coffey in ...

In the subject represented, a cervical rib, heavy scalenus minimus muscle and wide scalenus anterior muscle are all present, yet the artery is unobstructed in the resting position.

The procedure is performed with the patient under general anaesthesia, by a supraclavicular approach. The brachial plexus is explored and the root avulsion confirmed. The phrenic nerve is identified ...

Anatomical relationships between the proximal brachial plexus and scalene musculature identified in the cadaveric part of this study: (A) classic anatomical relationship between the brachial ...

V-shaped band composed of the posteriormost fibers of scalenus anterior and anteriormost fibers of scalenus medius muscles impinging on the neurogenic-arterial space. V: Neurogenic-arterial: ...

3 The procedure. 3.1 The procedure is performed with the patient under general anaesthesia, by a supraclavicular approach. The brachial plexus is explored and the root avulsion confirmed. The phrenic ...