Paget-Schroetter syndrome: treatment of venous thrombosis and outcomes

2017/12/01 by Patrick T. Hangge, Lisa Rotellini-Coltvet, Amy R. Deipolyi +2 · 1 citation
Medicine · #Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management #Diagnosis and Treatment of Venous Diseases #Musculoskeletal synovial abnormalities and treatments #Medicine #Thrombolysis #Thoracic outlet syndrome #Thrombosis #Presentation (obstetrics) #Etiology #Post-thrombotic syndrome #Venous thrombosis #Thoracic outlet #Subclavian vein #Surgery #Intensive care medicine #Catheter #Internal medicine #Myocardial infarction

paper · pdf · doi:10.21037/cdt.2017.08.15

openalex publication_date 2017/12/01 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/08/01

Abstract

Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is a rare clinical entity with many etiologies. Venous thoracic outlet syndrome (VTOS), also called Paget-Schroetter syndrome (PSS), is a primary "effort" thrombosis. Here we will focus on the pathophysiology, anatomy, clinical presentation, treatments, and outcomes of VTOS. Treatment involves anticoagulation, catheter-directed thrombolysis, and surgical decompression. Early diagnosis and treatment can improve symptoms and quality of life.

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