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

Abstract

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.

• Authors: Bahadir Konuşkan, M Cem Bozkurt, Süleyman Murat Tağil, Levent Ozçakar
• Journal: Clinical anatomy (New York, N.Y.) (Clin Anat) Vol. 18 Issue 3 Pg. 215-6 (Apr 2005) ISSN: 0897-3806 [Print] United States
• PMID: 15768409 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
• Copyright: (c) 2005 Wiley-Liss, Inc.

Topics

• Cadaver
• Choristoma (complications)
• Dissection
• Humans
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Muscular Diseases (complications)
• Subclavian Artery (abnormalities)
• Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (etiology)