Cadaveric observation of an aberrant left subclavian artery: A possible cause of thoracic outlet syndrome
Clinical Anatomy, vol.18, no.3, pp.215-216, 2005 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 18 Issue: 3
- Publication Date: 2005
- Doi Number: 10.1002/ca.20074
- Journal Name: Clinical Anatomy
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.215-216
- Keywords: Aberrant left subclavian artery, Adson test, Cadaver, Thoracic outlet syndrome
- Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University Affiliated: No
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. © 2005 Wiley-Liss, Inc.