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 ...

The subclavian vein is the most anterior structure and is immediately posterior to the scalenus anterior muscle and its attachment to the first rib. This muscle is divided into 2 parts.

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.

Heavy lifting, in which traction on the arm is associated with sudden and violent contraction of the scalenus anterior, may lead to fracture. 2, 14, 26, 27 Muscular pull may be the cause in reported ...

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 ...

Background Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS) is a syndrome involving compression at the thoracic inlet, which is known clinically as the superior thoracic outlet resulting from excess pressure placed on ...

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 ...

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 ...