Hyperabduction During Balloon Inflation in the Subclavian Vein as a Test for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

Kamel Shibbani; Mahmoud Malas; Henri Justino

doi:10.1016/j.jaccas.2024.102338

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Hyperabduction During Balloon Inflation in the Subclavian Vein as a Test for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

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Hyperabduction During Balloon Inflation in the Subclavian Vein as a Test for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

Kamel Shibbani, Mahmoud Malas and Henri Justino

JACC. Case reports, Vol.29(12), p.102338

06/19/2024

DOI: 10.1016/j.jaccas.2024.102338

PMCID: PMC11232426

PMID: 38984204

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Abstract

We present a case of venous thoracic outlet syndrome involving upper extremity venous thrombosis confirmed by hyperabduction during balloon inflation in the subclavian vein. This provocative test provides clear evidence of extrinsic venous compression, confirming venous thoracic outlet syndrome.

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Title: Subtitle: Hyperabduction During Balloon Inflation in the Subclavian Vein as a Test for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Creators: Kamel Shibbani - Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego
Mahmoud Malas - University of California, San Diego
Henri Justino - Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego
Resource Type: Journal article
Publication Details: JACC. Case reports, Vol.29(12), p.102338
Publisher: Elsevier
DOI: 10.1016/j.jaccas.2024.102338
PMID: 38984204
PMCID: PMC11232426
ISSN: 2666-0849
eISSN: 2666-0849
Language: English
Date published: 06/19/2024
Academic Unit: Cardiology; Stead Family Department of Pediatrics
Record Identifier: 9984702945902771

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