Percutaneous Venous Stenting for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

Abstract

continued) placement across the stenotic area resulted in complete sonographic, angiographic and symptomatic relief. One year later she remains asymptomatic. Subclavian venous patency is confirmed sonographically. The combination of clot lysis, external decompression and internal widening is crucial. If internal stenting results in long term patency then these three modalities may afford an expeditious, durable and cosmetically acceptable therapy for this frustrating disorder.