• Arterial thoracic outlet syndrome
• Neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome
• Venous thoracic outlet syndrome
• Presented at the annual national conference of Major League Baseball owners , coaches and athletic
• Distinguished panelist at the Frank J . Veith International Society annual seminar which is a
• Presenter at a Frank J . Veith International Society webinar on the topic “ Diagnosis of Neurogenic
• Hohmann , Stephen E ., Haimanot ; Hemodialysis Access : Failing and Thrombosed ; pp 2347-2357 ;
• Hohmann , Stephen E ., Mawla N ; Endovascular arteriovenous fistula creation : WavelinQ EndoAVF
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Total TOS ( FY24 )
Thoracic outlet syndrome
Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital – Dallas is one of the nation ’ s leading treatment centers for thoracic outlet syndrome ( TOS ).
The first rib resection procedure involves removing part of the first rib , eliminating the pressure on the thoracic outlet . In some cases , blood vessels around the area need to be rerouted . If the vessels are extremely narrowed , angioplasty may become an option .
Types of TOS disorders and related symptoms treated by vascular surgeons on the medical staff at Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital — Dallas include :
• Arterial thoracic outlet syndrome
• Neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome
• Venous thoracic outlet syndrome
Patients from across the US , including professional and collegiate athletes , seek the nationally recognized program and surgeons on the medical staff . The program is led by Gregory J . Pearl , MD , FACS , comedical director for vascular surgery at Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital – Dallas and Baylor University Medical Center through December 2022 . Dr . Pearl has focused on developing the multidisciplinary Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Center , mentoring other vascular surgeons . The TOS Center will study outcomes , following patients for several years to study and document the history of the program ’ s success with professional athletes .
Dr . Pearl provided international and national education regarding the TOS program in fiscal year 2024 :
• Presented at the annual national conference of Major League Baseball owners , coaches and athletic
trainers
• Distinguished panelist at the Frank J . Veith International Society annual seminar which is a
part of the Society ’ s mission to help young vascular fellows , surgeons and all those with an interest in vascular disease management to advance their careers .
• Presenter at a Frank J . Veith International Society webinar on the topic “ Diagnosis of Neurogenic
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome .”
For more information on the TOS Center , refer to the Advanced Cardiovascular Centers section of this book .
Vascular surgery fellowship program
Two fellows are selected annually for the Baylor University Medical Center Vascular Surgery Fellowship Program . One of approximately 100 such programs in the country , the hospital ’ s Vascular Surgery Fellowship is more than 56 years old , making it one of the most established and most competitive vascular surgery programs in the country . Fellows receive multi-faceted experience including simulation , cadaver surgery , simulation surgery , and other training approaches .
Stephen E . Hohmann , MD , FACS , program director for the Vascular Surgery Fellowship Program , was recognized for his recent published chapters in textbooks for vascular surgeons .
• Hohmann , Stephen E ., Haimanot ; Hemodialysis Access : Failing and Thrombosed ; pp 2347-2357 ;
Rutherford ’ s Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy , 10th edition . ISBN : 978-0-323-77559-6 . Copyright 2023 .
• Hohmann , Stephen E ., Mawla N ; Endovascular arteriovenous fistula creation : WavelinQ EndoAVF
System ; pp 160-171 ; In Textbook of Endovascular Management of Arteriovenous Fistulas ; Edizioni Minerva Medica . Copyright 2022 .
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