Consensus Recommendations for Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome from the INTOS Workgroup.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There is significant variation in methods used for diagnosis and treatment of neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome (NTOS). The lack of definitions and criteria for diagnosis as well as controversy in treatment options hampers standardized reporting of outcomes. In the orthopedic and plastic hand surgery literature, there are not standardized guidelines to direct evidence-based practice for hand surgeons relating to NTOS. Hence, expert consensus may provide guidance for clinical practice.

Methods

An international workgroup of 21 expert hand surgeons with cumulative experience of 5519 NTOS procedures was assembled. The Delphi method was used to arrive at consensus recommendations to guide diagnosis, treatment, surgery, and postoperative management of patients with NT

SUBMITTER: Chim H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11357692 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature