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Complications List

Complications could include:
  • Blood Vessel Thrombosis
  • Chronic Pain Disorder
  • nerve damage
  • Thromboembolism

Complications Overview Articles

Thoracic outlet syndrome
Complications can occur with any surgery and relate to the particular procedure and anesthesia used.
Source:ADAM
Date:January 18, 2007
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thoracic outlet syndromes are a group of disorders that cause pain and abnormal nerve sensations in the neck, shoulder, arm, and/or hand.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thoracic outlet syndrome refers to a condition that results in compression of neurovascular anatomical structures at the superior aperture of the chest (thorax).
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders

Specific Complications Articles

Ischemia
Ischemia is an insufficient supply of blood to an organ, usually due to a blocked artery. Myocardial ischemia is an intermediate condition in coronary artery disease during which the heart tissue is slowly or suddenly starved of oxygen and other nutrients.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Ischemia
Ischemia is an insufficient supply of oxygenated blood to an organ, usually due to a blocked artery. Myocardial ischemia is an intermediate condition in coronary artery disease during which the heart tissue is slowly or suddenly starved of oxygen and other nutrients.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
Pinched Nerve
A pinched nerve is caused by some anatomical structure putting pressure on a nerve and impairing its function. This problem may occur in many different areas of the body.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
Nerve Compression
Nerve compression is the restriction in the space around a nerve that can occur due to several reasons. Functioning of the nerve is compromised.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders
Pinched Nerve
A pinched nerve is a general term that describes an injury to a nerve or group of nerves. The damage may include compression, constriction or stretching.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders
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