Diagnostic Value of High-resolution Ultrasound in a Dedicated Care Pathway for Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (NTOS): A Prospective Cohort Study

Introduction: Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (NTOS) is a clinical entity where compression of the brachial plexus is accountable for development of upper-extremity symptoms. The NTOS diagnosis is generally based on clinical judgment because adequate diagnostic imaging techniques are missing. However, recently, high-resolution ultrasound (HRUS) of the brachial plexus was suggested as a potential valuable diagnostic imaging technique for NTOS. The aim of this prospective study was to determine the diagnostic value of HRUS in NTOS patients.
Source: European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Source Type: research