What is First rib resection?
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First rib resection is a surgical procedure in which the first rib is removed. This is done in Thoracic outlet syndrome, Paget-Schroetter disease, and others to relieve compression.
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How do members experience First rib resection?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complex regional pain syndrome type I | 2 | 3 | |
| Lung cancer | 1 | 0 | |
| Numbness and tingling with pins and needles | 1 | 2 | |
| Pain | 1 | 2 | |
| Small cell carcinoma (small cell lung cancer) | 1 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Pain | 2 | |
| Complex regional pain syndrome type II | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 2 | |
| Moderate | 1 | |
| Mild | 0 | |
| None | 0 |
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