Thoracic outlet syndrome

By Mayo Clinic Staff
May 20, 2026

Research

Researchers at Mayo Clinic conduct studies that improve current diagnostic tests and treatments for people with thoracic outlet syndrome. Read about research in neuromuscular diseases, including peripheral nerve disorders.

Publications

See a list of publications about thoracic outlet syndrome by Mayo Clinic doctors on PubMed, a service of the National Library of Medicine.

  1. Ferri FF. Thoracic outlet syndrome. In: Ferri's Clinical Advisor 2026. Elsevier; 2026. https://www.clinicalkey.com. Accessed Sept. 22, 2025.
  2. Beckitt T. Thoracic outlet syndrome. Surgery (Oxford). 2025; doi:10.1016/j.mpsur.2025.03.002.
  3. Goshima K. Overview of thoracic outlet syndromes. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search. Accessed Sept. 22, 2025.
  4. Rochkind S, et al. Thoracic outlet syndrome part II: Consensus on the management of neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome by the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies' Section of Peripheral Nerve Surgery. Neurosurgery. 2023; doi:10.1227/neu.0000000000002232.
  5. Thoracic outlet syndrome. OrthoInfo. https://orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/diseases--conditions/thoracic-outlet-syndrome/. Accessed Sept. 22, 2025.
  6. Walls RM, et al., eds. Peripheral arteriovascular disease. In: Rosen's Emergency Medicine: Concepts and Clinical Practice. 10th ed. Elsevier; 2023. https://www.clinicalkey.com. Accessed Sept. 29, 2025.
  7. Ami TR. Allscripts EPSi. Mayo Clinic. June 1, 2023.
  8. AskMayoExpert. Thoracic outlet syndrome. Mayo Clinic; 2024.
  9. Medical review (expert opinion). Mayo Clinic. Nov. 5, 2025.
  10. Thoracic outlet compression syndromes (TOS). Merck Manual Professional Version. https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/neurologic-disorders/peripheral-nervous-system-and-motor-unit-disorders/thoracic-outlet-compression-syndromes-tos?query=thoracic%20 outlet%20syndrome. Accessed Sept. 22, 2025.
  11. Blondin M, et al. Considerations for surgical treatment of neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome: A meta-analysis of patient-reported outcomes. Journal of Hand Surgery. 2023; doi:10.1016/j.jhsa.2023.03.005.
  12. Winn HR, ed. Brachial plexus nerve entrapments and thoracic outlet syndromes. In: Youmans and Winn Neurological Surgery. 8th ed. Elsevier; 2023. https://www.clinicalkey.com. Accessed Sept. 22, 2025.
  13. Pain: Considering complementary approaches. National Center for Integrative and Complementary Health. https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/pain-considering-complementary-approaches-ebook. Accessed Oct. 3, 2025.
  14. AskMayoExpert. Cervical radiculopathy. Mayo Clinic; 2025.