A Single Institution 30-Year Review of Abnormal First Rib Resection for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome.

Objectives: Congenital abnormalities of the first rib (ABNFR) are a rare cause of thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS). The range of abnormalities have not been clearly documented in the literature. Surgical decompression in these patients presents with increased complexity secondary to anomalous anatomy.

Deep Venous Stenting Improves Healing of Lower Extremity Venous Ulcers.

Background: Long standing, recalcitrant venous ulcers fail to heal despite standard compression therapy and wound care. Stenting of central veins has been reported to assist in venous ulcer healing. This study reports outcomes of deep venous stenting for central venous obstruction in patients with recalcitrant venous ulcers at a single comprehensive wound care center.

Caval Reconstruction with Undersized Ringed Graft after Resection of Inferior Vena Cava Leiomyosarcoma.

Background: The en bloc resection of inferior vena cava (IVC) leiomyosarcoma often necessitates IVC reconstruction. The objective of this study is to examine outcomes after IVC reconstruction and determine optimal graft sizing.

Methods: A retrospective review was conducted of all IVC reconstructions after IVC leiomyosarcoma resection at a single institution.