Important veins, arteries and nerves travel through a small space between your first rib and collarbone. Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) happens when the nerves or blood vessels in this space become compressed.
For years, William Kvasnicka knew he had a problem with his aorta. A dangerous bulge, called an aneurysm, was slowly growing larger. If it burst, it could be fatal.
Deep vein thrombosis, or DVT, is a blood clot in a deep vein. Most often occurring in the legs, these clots can also occur less commonly in the arm, under the clavicle or in the belly.
Today, Stephens is back to doing the things he loves with no restrictions, thanks to a new procedure now performed at Nebraska Medical Center called a thoracic branch graft.
You’re about to leave the Nebraska Medicine website. The other site may collect information about your visit, including your IP address. Do you want to continue?
