Effects of radiation and MediPort placement on the development of thoracic outlet syndrome.

We present a patient who exemplifies the interplay of factors contributing to the development of venous-type thoracic outlet syndrome. The patient was treated with both radiation and chemotherapy for squamous cell carcinoma in the head and neck region; radiation and chemotherapy have been known to damage the vascular system. Multimodality treatment is necessary to achieve good long-term results in these complex patients. PMID: 32675982 [PubMed]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32675982?dopt=Abstract

Source: Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings - June 30, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Grimsley C, Corn R, Hohmann S, Eidt J, Smith B, Pearl G, Grimsley BR Tags: Proc (Bayl Univ Med Cent) Source Type: research