Table 1.
Patient characteristics.
| Characteristics | Responders (n = 41) | Non-Responders (n = 15) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male sex | 16 (39%) | 5 (33%) | |
| Age | 43 (17–64) | 40 (21–64) | |
| ASA 1/2 | 41 (100%) | 13 (87%) | |
| Smoking | 14 (34%) | 6 (40%) | |
| Type of TOS | NTOS | 26 (63%) | 10 (67%) |
| VTOS | 7 (17%) | 0 (0%) | |
| ATOS | 10 (24%) | 3 (20%) | |
| Combined | 4 (10%) | 2 (13%) | |
| Bilateral TOS | 6 (14%) | 0 (0%) | |
| Cervical rib | 13 (28%) | 5 (33%) | |
| Athlete | 1 (2%) | 0 (0%) | |
Values are n (%) or median (range). Abbreviations: TOS—thoracic outlet syndrome; NTOS—neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome; VTOS—venous thoracic outlet syndrome; ATOS—arterial thoracic outlet syndrome.