If nonsurgical treatments do not relieve a person’s thoracic outlet syndrome symptoms, a doctor may suggest surgery to relieve compression in the thoracic outlet. Surgery may include a first rib ...

Thoracic outlet decompression (TOD) can treat thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS), where the nerves and blood vessels in your chest are compressed. The aim of TOD is to reduce pressure on the structures ...

The University of Texas Health Tyler recognized Dr. Ghulam Abbas for recently becoming the first in the region to perform a ...

The UAB Cardiovascular Institute (CVI) and Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery have earned the highest caliber of quality accreditation from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) for procedural ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy (ETs) is often avoided by dermatologists due to its risks. In these interviews ...

Intuitive Surgical’s ISRG early rollout of the da Vinci SP stapler marks a pivotal development in expanding the procedural mix of its single-port (SP) platform. While the SP has gained traction in ...

Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) has revolutionized the treatment of aortic valve stenosis. With proven safety and efficacy, TAVR has become a standard therapeutic alternative to surgical ...