How Common Is Thoracic Outlet Syndrome?

Thorac Surg Clin

Memorial Regional Hospital, Hollywood, FL 33610, USA.

Published: February 2021

AI Article Synopsis

  • The true incidence of neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome is unknown and has been previously overestimated.
  • Based on data from a Thoracic Outlet Center, the estimated yearly incidence is about 3 per 100,000 for neurogenic and 1 per 100,000 for venous thoracic outlet syndrome.
  • The ratio of neurogenic to venous cases is roughly 80:20 in presentations and 75:25 in surgical corrections, providing valuable data for understanding and managing these conditions.

Article Abstract

The incidence of neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome is completely unknown, and has been wildly overestimated in the past. Based on a prospectively maintained database at our academic Thoracic Outlet Center, we estimate the yearly incidence of neurogenic and venous thoracic outlet syndrome to be approximately 3 and 1 per 100,000 population, respectively. The ratio of neurogenic to venous thoracic outlet syndrome seems to be approximately 80:20 based on presentation, and 75:25 based on operative correction. These data will help to understand the impact of these disorders, and perhaps help to guide resource management.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.thorsurg.2020.09.001DOI Listing

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