thoracic outlet

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Introduction

The thoracic outlet is an anatomic region containing the 1st rib, the subclavian artery & vein, the brachial plexus, the clavicle & the lung apex. Injury to these structures may produce the thoracic outlet syndrome.

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References

  1. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 14th ed. Fauci et al (eds), McGraw-Hill Inc. NY, 1998, pg 81