Surgical approach to anterior scalenectomy.
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Abstract
Anterior scalenectomy can be accomplished with a low complication rate following the steps in the surgical technique described. In the author's experience, when using this technique in addition to brachial plexus neurolysis, patient satisfaction and improvement rate are extremely high. The incidence of complications is low and the vast majority of patients are discharged within 24 hours of the procedure.
Medical subject headings
- Decompression, Surgical
- Neck Muscles
- Thoracic Outlet Syndrome