An improved method of exposure for transaxillary first rib resection
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Endoscopic assisted transaxillary first rib resection.
OBJECTIVES Endoscopic assisted transaxillary first rib resection is a novel approach in the management of thoracic outlet syndrome. It allows safe identification of the different structures. The objective of our study is to assess the outcome of surgical treatment of thoracic outlet syndrome using this technique. METHODS Between May 1999 and October 2005, 28 endoscopic assisted transaxillary ...
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Vascular Surgery
سال: 2010
ISSN: 0741-5214
DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2010.03.022