All of the following may be acceptable operative approaches to management of the thoracic outlet syndrome except:
Correct Answer: Thoracoplasty
Description: Supraclavicular decompression of the thoracic outlet is the preferred operative approach for the thoracic outlet syndrome. This procedure consists of extensive anterior scalenectomy, middle scalenectomy, removal of a cervical rib (if present), and, on occasion, first rib resection. Transaxillary first rib resection has been widely used as well but is associated with a greater risk for complications.
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