Pediatric thoracic outlet syndrome: a systematic review with metadata
Topic overview
This systematic review of 356 pediatric TOS cases reveals that children present with higher rates of vascular TOS compared to adults, with neurogenic TOS being most common (56.5%). Sports-related activities were the primary risk factor, and supraclavicular surgical approach was the preferred treatment method.
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- Thoracic outlet syndrome in pediatrics is underrecognized but occurs more commonly than previously thought, especially in active adolescents.
- Pediatric TOS shows higher rates of vascular involvement compared to adults, requiring different diagnostic and treatment considerations.
- Sports-related activities are the primary risk factor for pediatric TOS, present in 54% of cases in this systematic review.
- Supraclavicular surgical approach is the preferred treatment method for pediatric TOS cases requiring operative intervention.
- Female adolescents represent nearly two-thirds of pediatric TOS cases, with neurogenic TOS being the most common subtype (56.5%).
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How to cite: GlobalCastMD. Pediatric thoracic outlet syndrome: a systematic review with metadata. GlobalCastMD Medical Library. 2024-07-13. https://dev.library.globalcastmd.com/article/8850?via_space=staycurrentmd
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