Cadaveric observation of an aberrant left subclavian artery: A possible cause of thoracic outlet syndrome

Konuskan B., Bozkurt M., Tagil S., Ozcakar L.

CLINICAL ANATOMY, cilt.18, sa.3, ss.215-216, 2005 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 18 Sayı: 3
  • Basım Tarihi: 2005
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1002/ca.20074
  • Dergi Adı: CLINICAL ANATOMY
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.215-216
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: thoracic outlet syndrome, aberrant left subclavian artery, Adson test, cadaver
  • Hacettepe Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

We report a rare anomaly of the left subclavian artery, Coursing through the scalenus anterior muscle, that may cause thoracic outlet syndrome. We also discuss the anatomical basis of the possible diagnostic maneuvers for patients with thoracic outlet syndrome. (c) 2005 Wiley-Liss, Inc.