Chapter 77
Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Richard J. Sanders,
Michael A. Cooper,
Richard J. Sanders
Search for more papers by this authorMichael A. Cooper
Search for more papers by this authorRichard J. Sanders,
Michael A. Cooper,
Richard J. Sanders
Search for more papers by this authorMichael A. Cooper
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L. H. Hollier,
D. Eugene Strandness,
Jonathan B. Towne,
Keith Calligaro,
K. Craig Kent,
Gregory L. Moneta,
William H. Pearce,
John J. Ricotta,
Henry Haimovici,
Enrico Ascher
Search for more papers by this authorL. H. Hollier
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Search for more papers by this authorWilliam H. Pearce
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Search for more papers by this authorFirst published: 01 January 2004
Summary
This chapter contains section titled:
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Etiology
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Clinical Manifestations
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Diagnostic Tests
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Differential and Associated Diagnoses
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Treatment
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Surgical Techniques
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Results of Treatment
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Persistence, Recurrence, and Reoperation
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Pathophysiology
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Classification
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