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C09: Practice Essentials of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

Thursday, June 20, 2024
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM CT
Location: West Building, Level 1, W183b

Summary: The frequency of TOS is clearly trending upwards for a wide range of reasons. Access to social media by a younger generation of consumers has created confusion and often misguided information leads patients to question current diagnostic and treatment options for TOS. The educational needs are vast, TOS tends to be managed by a small cohort of vascular surgeons (10-15%) but most vascular surgeons will see referrals for TOS patients. Educating vascular surgeons on current diagnosis, management and treatment options for thoracic outlet syndrome is essential.

Objectives:

  • Address clinical decision-making for diagnosis and treatment of thoracic outlet syndrome.
  • Address diagnostic imaging aspects for making the correct diagnosis.
  • Expand knowledge of practitioners regarding indications for and timing of surgical treatment.
  • Define reasons for recurrent NTOS symptoms and association of pectoralis minor syndrome.

    • Presentations:

    • 7:00 AM – 7:08 AM CT
      Thoracic Outlet Compressive Syndromes: Current Scope of the Problem

      Speaker: Karl A. Illig, MD

    • 7:08 AM – 7:16 AM CT
      Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: Pathways of Care- Building a Multi-Disciplinary TOS Team

      Speaker: Hugh A. Gelabert, MD – University of California Los Angeles

    • 7:16 AM – 7:24 AM CT
      Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: Making the Correct Diagnosis, What Testing is Needed?

      Speaker: Misty D. Humphries, MD, MS – University of California Davis

    • 7:24 AM – 7:31 AM CT
      Management of Cervical Ribs and Other Bony Anomalies: Indications for Treatment

      Speaker: Adam J. Doyle – University of Rochester

    • 7:31 AM – 7:38 AM CT
      Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome in the Competitive Athlete

      Speaker: Gregory J. Pearl, MD – Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Institute

    • 7:38 AM – 7:45 AM CT
      Recurrent Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: Approach and Management

      Speaker: Dean M. Donahue, MD

    • 7:45 AM – 7:52 AM CT
      Pectoralis Minor Syndrome: Indications and Timing of Intervention

      Speaker: Robert W. Thompson, MD – Washington University School of Medicine

    • 7:52 AM – 8:00 AM CT
      Panel Discussion