Understanding Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
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- Created: January 14, 2016
When it comes to several of the common conditions treated by a vascular surgeon, most people are familiar with things such as varicose veins and aneurysms. However, as with any medical profession, we treat an assortment of lesser-known ailments that still warrant attention.
Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is a grouping of disorders that occurs when the nerves and/or blood vessels in the lower neck and upper chest area are compressed or injured, or simply become irritated over time.
Roswell, GA – Dr. Joseph J. Ricotta, CEO and Medical Director of the Vascular Institute of Atlanta and Associate Professor of Surgery at GRU/UGA School of Medicine, performed the first VenaSeal™ procedure in the state of Georgia on December 15, 2015. Having successfully completed two other VenaSeal™ cases on the 16th, he is currently the first physician in the Southeastern United States to have administered multiple VenaSeal™ treatments. With several additional procedures also scheduled over the next two weeks, he hopes to lay the groundwork for the first safe and permanent treatment of varicose veins in the legs.
