Thoracic outlet syndrome in women

• DOI: 10.1053/j.semvascsurg.2024.01.002
• Publication Date: 2024-02-02T05:59:09Z
• Authors: Grace Carvajal Mu...; Marcelo Bellini D...; Tayrine Mazotti d...; Gabriela Araújo A...; André Brito-Queiroz; Edwaldo Edner Jov...
• Keywords: Male; Thoracic Outlet Syndrome; Sex Factors; Treatment Outcome; Risk Factors; Humans; Female; Health Status Disparities

Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is observed more frequently in women, although the exact causes of this sex disparity remain unclear. By investigating the three types of TOS-arterial, neurogenic, and venous-regarding symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment, this article aims to shed light on the current understanding of TOS, focusing on its variations in women.