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The thoracic outlet, located between the base of the neck and armpit, allows blood vessels and nerves to pass. Thoracic outlet syndrome is a condition is caused by pressure on nerves or blood vessels. If left untreated, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome can result in blood clots in the major veins of the arm and cause pain in the arm, neck, or shoulder.

Heritage Valley’s surgeons perform this procedure to relieve the source of compression or to eliminate scar tissue.