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  • thoracic outlet syndrome

    The other is the transaxillary approach, which is made by an incision in the armpit. Transaxillary operations are ideal for operating near the lower brachial plexus. Surgery for TOS is controversial, in part because of the high potential for complications such as nerve or vascular injury. Even after surgical…

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    The other is the transaxillary approach, which is made by an incision in the armpit. Transaxillary operations are ideal for operating near the lower brachial plexus. Surgery for TOS is controversial, in part because of the high potential for complications such as nerve or vascular injury. Even after surgical…

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