In our opinion, the transaxillary first rib resection has limitations when dealing with scalenus anterior anomalies and the interdigitated fibers between the scalenus anterior and scalenus medius.

COMPRESSION of the subclavian artery is well known as an essential aspect of the pathology of cervical rib, the scalenus syndrome and anomalies of the first thoracic rib. The demonstration of this ...

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 ...

Eighty-nine endoscopic transaxillary first rib resections and lysis of cervical bands and partial resection of the scalenus muscles (anterior and middle) were completed using Aesop-Robotic-Arm ...

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 nerve is ...