Document Details Document Type : Article In Journal  Document Title : Prevalence of Cervical Ribs in a Saudi Population Prevalence of Cervical Ribs in a Saudi Population   Document Language : English  Abstract : cervical rib was the first aetiological factor to be described in thoracic outlet syndrome. symptomatic compression of the neurovascular structures constitutes an indication for treatment. Prevalence of cervical rib in Saudi Arabia has not been previously reported. The present clinico-radiological reports a high prevalence rate in a Saudi population in the Makkah region. Of 1,300 chest radiographs of patients attending the outpatient clinics, cervical ribs were found in 25 (1.9%) and an elongated transverse process in 2 (0.15%). 76% were bilateral and 74% in females. Eleven of the 25 responded for review in a vascular clinic. Of these, 9 were symptomatic. Neurogenic compression was demonstrated in 9 and vascular compression in the other 2. Radiologists and physicians should be cogniscent of the higher prevalence of symptomatic cervical rib in the Gulf region  ISSN : 1015-6321  Journal Name : Journal of the Bahrain Medical Society  Volume : 9  Issue Number : 1  Publishing Year : 1417 AH 1997 AD  Article Type : Article  Added Date : Monday, August 24, 2009  Researchers Researcher Name (Arabic) Researcher Name (English) Researcher Type Dr Grade Email حسن الزهراني Al-Zahrani, Hasan Investigator Doctorate   Files File Name Type Description  20325.pdf pdf Prevalence of cervical ribs Back To Researches Page