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 ...

CHICAGO — Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease takes your breath away. With no treatment options other than oxygen, a new procedure – and tiny device – is helping patients breathe a sigh of relief.

Zack Wheeler’s season is over. The Phillies ace was diagnosed with venous thoracic outlet syndrome and has been advised by doctors to undergo thoracic outlet decompression surgery, according to a ...

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 ...

Nassau University Medical Center announced the opening on Friday, March 7, of its new thoracic surgery clinic, which will expand specialized surgical care for patients with chest conditions, including ...