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    • Anatomy of the Thoracic Outlet
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Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS) News

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Venous TOS

#Illini basketball star achieves success after TOS surgery

Malcolm Hill, a University of Illinois basketball player, enjoys success after surgery by Dr. Robert Thompson to treat a blood clot in his arm.
Neurogenic TOS, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

MLB pitcher Chris Young resumes career after surgery

Chris Young pitched for the Kansas City Royals after neurogenic TOS surgery.
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

Benedictine University pitcher returns to mound after TOS surgery

Benedictine University pitcher Drake Curry said he felt like he was throwing 100 pounds. After thoracic outlet syndrome surgery, performed by vascular surgeon Robert Thompson, MD, Drake was back on the mound.
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

TOS surgery puts nurse anesthetist on the top of the world

Nurse anesthetist Gosia Borchardt climbed Mount Everest after thoracic outlet surgery by vascular surgeon Robert Thompson, MD.
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

Robert Thompson co-editor of a book on TOS

Robert Thompson, MD, director of the Washington University Center for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, is co-editor of “Thoracic Outlet Syndrome.”
  • About Us
    • Meet Our Director
    • TOS Surgeons
    • Office Staff
    • Physical Therapy
    • Pain Management
    • Radiology
    • Residents and Fellows
    • Other Consultants and Services
    • Hospital Units
    • Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS) News

Center for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

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