Anatomy of the thoracic outlet

Harold C Urschel Jr

doi:10.1016/j.thorsurg.2006.12.004

Anatomy of the thoracic outlet

Thorac Surg Clin. 2007 Nov;17(4):511-20. doi: 10.1016/j.thorsurg.2006.12.004.

Author

Harold C Urschel Jr¹

Affiliation

¹ Baylor University Medical Center, 3600 Gaston Avenue, Suite 1201, Barnett Tower, Dallas, TX 75246, USA. drurschel@earthlink.net

PMID: 18271165
DOI: 10.1016/j.thorsurg.2006.12.004

Abstract

Knowledge of the thoracic outlet anatomy and its many variations is essential for surgical decompression to avoid injuries to vital structures, minimizing complications and lawsuits.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Clavicle / anatomy & histology*
Humans
Spinal Nerves / anatomy & histology
Subclavian Artery / anatomy & histology
Subclavian Vein / anatomy & histology
Thorax / anatomy & histology*