Robert Thompson

Research output

Research output per year 1986 1996 2004 2013 2021 2025

• 149 Article
• 40 Chapter
• 15 Review article
• 4 Letter
• 10 More
  • 3 Book
  • 3 Foreword/postscript
  • 2 Short survey
  • 1 Conference contribution
  • 1 Editorial

Research output per year

Research output per year

Search results

• 2021

  Arterial thoracic outlet syndrome in the competitive athlete

  Ohman, J. W. & Thompson, R. W., Jan 25 2021, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: Second Edition. Springer International Publishing, p. 771-779 9 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review

  • Thoracic Outlet Syndrome 100%
  • Competitive Athletes 100%
  • Athletes 100%
  • Thorax Outlet Syndrome 100%
  • Decision Making 100%

• Assessment and treatment of recurrent venous thoracic outlet syndrome

  Thompson, R. W., Jan 25 2021, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: Second Edition. Springer International Publishing, p. 725-735 11 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review

  • Thoracic Outlet Syndrome 100%
  • Venous TOS 100%
  • Clinical Outcomes 33%
  • Reoperation 33%
  • Appropriate Treatment 33%
  2 Scopus citations

• Clinical presentation and patient evaluation in ATOS

  Akhmerov, A., Thompson, R. W. & Azizzadeh, A., Jan 25 2021, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: Second Edition. Springer International Publishing, p. 743-749 7 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review

  • Patient Assessment 100%
  • Clinical Presentation 100%
  • Clinical Patients 100%
  • Thoracic Outlet Syndrome 100%
  • Presentation Evaluation 100%

• Diagnosis of neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome: 2016 consensus guidelines and other strategies

  Thompson, R. W., Jan 25 2021, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: Second Edition. Springer International Publishing, p. 67-97 31 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review

  • Consensus Guidelines 100%
  • Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome 100%
  • Physical Examination 100%
  • Vascular Surgery 100%
  • Pattern Recognition 100%
  16 Scopus citations

• Establishing a TOS-focused practice

  Illig, K. A., Thompson, R. W., Freischlag, J. A., Donahue, D. M., Gelabert, H. A. & Lum, Y. W., Jan 25 2021, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: Second Edition. Springer International Publishing, p. 891-898 8 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review

  • Psychiatrists 100%
  • Patient Care 100%
  • Patient Satisfaction 100%
  • Occupational Therapists 100%
  • Neurological Impairment 100%
  1 Scopus citations

• Management of digital emboli, vasospasm, and ischemia

  Thompson, R. W., Jan 25 2021, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: Second Edition. Springer International Publishing, p. 817-826 10 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review

  • Ischemia 100%
  • Vasospasm 100%
  • Emboli 100%
  • Embolism 100%
  • Thromboembolism 66%

• Neurogenic TOS: Early postoperative care

  Henderson, K. M., Najrabi, F., Robinson, M. N., Kolster, K. & Thompson, R. W., Jan 25 2021, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: Second Edition. Springer International Publishing, p. 399-404 6 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review

  • Early Postoperative 100%
  • Neurogenic TOS 100%
  • Postoperative Care 100%
  • Immediate Postoperative 66%
  • Patient Outcomes 33%
  2 Scopus citations

• Pathways of care and treatment options for patients with neurogenic TOS

  Thompson, R. W., Ohman, J. W., Earley, J. A. & Henderson, K. M., Jan 25 2021, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: Second Edition. Springer International Publishing, p. 202-210 9 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review

  • Treatment Options 100%
  • Care Pathway 100%
  • Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome 100%
  • Care Options 100%
  • Thorax Outlet Syndrome 100%
  1 Scopus citations

• Pectoralis minor syndrome

  Thompson, R. W., Jan 25 2021, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: Second Edition. Springer International Publishing, p. 137-143 7 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review

  • Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome 100%
  • Pectoral muscle 100%
  • Thorax Outlet Syndrome 100%
  • Brachial Plexus Compression 40%
  • Subcoracoid 40%
  2 Scopus citations

• Point/counterpoint: Paraclavicular decompression is the best approach for venous thoracic outlet syndrome

  Vemuri, C. & Thompson, R. W., Jan 25 2021, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: Second Edition. Springer International Publishing, p. 675-681 7 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review

  • Decompression 100%
  • Thoracic Outlet Syndrome 100%
  • Thorax Outlet Syndrome 100%
  • Transaxillary Approach 66%
  • Infraclavicular Approach 66%

• Point/counterpoint: Supraclavicular decompression is the best approach for neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome

  Caputo, F. J. & Thompson, R. W., Jan 25 2021, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: Second Edition. Springer International Publishing, p. 375-385 11 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review

  • Supraclavicular 100%
  • Decompression 100%
  • Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome 100%
  • Thorax Outlet Syndrome 100%
  • Surgeons 25%
  1 Scopus citations

• Surgical techniques: Operative decompression using the supraclavicular approach for neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome

  Thompson, R. W. & Ohman, J. W., Jan 25 2021, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: Second Edition. Springer International Publishing, p. 265-285 21 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review

  • Surgical Technique 100%
  • Supraclavicular 100%
  • Operative 100%
  • Decompression 100%
  • Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome 100%
  5 Scopus citations

• Surgical techniques: Pectoralis minor tenotomy for NTOS

  Vemuri, C. & Thompson, R. W., Jan 25 2021, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: Second Edition. Springer International Publishing, p. 295-301 7 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review

  • Surgical Technique 100%
  • Neurogenic TOS 100%
  • Pectoralis Minor Tenotomy 100%
  • Brachial Plexus 100%
  • Neurogenic Pectoralis Minor Syndrome 75%
  2 Scopus citations

• Surgical techniques: Dorsal cervico-thoracic sympathectomy

  Meyers, B. F. & Thompson, R. W., Jan 25 2021, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: Second Edition. Springer International Publishing, p. 303-309 7 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review

  • Surgical Technique 100%
  • Thoracic Outlet Syndrome 100%
  • Cervicothoracic 100%
  • Thoracic Sympathectomy 100%
  • Sympathectomy 100%

• Surgical techniques: Operative decompression using the paraclavicular approach for venous thoracic outlet syndrome

  Thompson, R. W. & Ohman, J. W., Jan 25 2021, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: Second Edition. Springer International Publishing, p. 591-616 26 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review

  • Surgical Technique 100%
  • Operative 100%
  • Decompression 100%
  • Thoracic Outlet Syndrome 100%
  • Venous TOS 100%
  2 Scopus citations

• Thoracic outlet syndrome: Treatment approaches

  Ohman, J. W., Jung, E. & Thompson, R., Jan 1 2021, Vascular Disease in Women: An Overview of the Literature and Treatment Recommendations. Elsevier, p. 251-263 13 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review

  • Treatment Strategy 100%
  • Thoracic Outlet Syndrome 100%
  • Thorax Outlet Syndrome 100%
  • Surgical Decompression 42%
  • Decompression 28%

• Venous TOS: Early postoperative care

  Henderson, K. M., Robinson, M. N., Kolster, K., Najrabi, F. & Thompson, R. W., Jan 25 2021, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: Second Edition. Springer International Publishing, p. 689-697 9 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review

  • Early Postoperative 100%
  • Venous TOS 100%
  • Postoperative Care 100%
  • Surgery 100%
  • Surgical Treatment 66%
  1 Scopus citations

• VTOS in the competitive athlete

  Thompson, R. W. & Lee, J. T., Jan 25 2021, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: Second Edition. Springer International Publishing, p. 523-528 6 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review

  • Thoracic Outlet Syndrome 100%
  • Competitive Athletes 100%
  • Athletes 100%
  • Thorax Outlet Syndrome 100%
  • Decision Making 100%
• 2018

  Thoracic outlet syndrome

  Thompson, R., Jan 1 2018, Fischer's Mastery of Surgery, Seventh Edition. Wolters Kluwer Health Adis (ESP), Vol. 2. p. 2548-2559 12 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review

  1 Scopus citations
• 2017

  Neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome

  Karam, J. & Thompson, R. W., Jan 1 2017, Endovascular and Open Vascular Reconstruction: A Practical Approach. CRC Press, p. 377-382 6 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review

  • Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome 100%
  • Thoracic Outlet 100%
  • Thorax Outlet Syndrome 100%
  • Neurovascular Unit 66%
  • Pectoral muscle 66%
  3 Scopus citations

• Vascular thoracic outlet syndrome

  Karam, J. & Thompson, R. W., Jan 1 2017, Endovascular and Open Vascular Reconstruction: A Practical Approach. CRC Press, p. 371-375 5 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review

  • Deep Vein Thrombosis 100%
  • Pacemaker Lead 100%
  • Indwelling Catheter 100%
  • Thoracic Outlet Syndrome 100%
  • Upper Extremity Deep Vein Thrombosis 100%
  1 Scopus citations
• 2015

  Neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome

  Thompson, R. W. & Vemuri, C., Feb 24 2015, Clinical Scenarios in Vascular Surgery: Second Edition. Wolters Kluwer Health Adis (ESP)

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
• 2013

  Assessment and treatment of recurrent VTOS

  Thompson, R. W., Jan 1 2013, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. Springer London, p. 493-502 10 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review

  • Venous TOS 100%
  • VTOS 100%
  • Clinical Outcomes 50%
  • Appropriate Treatment 50%
  • Upper Extremity 50%
  1 Scopus citations

• Clinical presentation and patient evaluation in ATOS

  Azizzadeh, A. & Thompson, R. W., Jan 1 2013, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. Springer London, p. 551-556 6 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review

  • Patient Assessment 100%
  • Clinical Presentation 100%
  • Clinical Patients 100%
  • Thoracic Outlet Syndrome 100%
  • Presentation Evaluation 100%
  5 Scopus citations

• Development of consensus-based diagnostic criteria for NTOS

  Thompson, R. W., Jan 1 2013, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. Springer London, p. 143-155 13 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review

  • Consensus-based 100%
  • Diagnostic Criteria 100%
  • Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome 100%
  • Physical Examination 100%
  • Pattern Recognition 100%
  20 Scopus citations

• Directions in clinical research on ATOS

  Azizzadeh, A., Nguyen, L. L. & Thompson, R. W., Jan 1 2013, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. Springer London, p. 627-631 5 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review

  • Clinical Research 100%
  • Thoracic Outlet Syndrome 100%
  • Thorax Outlet Syndrome 100%
  • Optimal Management 50%
  • Clinical Conditions 25%

• Directions in clinical research on NTOS

  Thompson, R. W., Wittenberg, A. M. & Caputo, F. J., Jan 1 2013, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. Springer London, p. 299-304 6 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review

  • Clinical Research 100%
  • Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome 100%
  • Compression Injury of Nerve 100%
  • Brachial Plexus 100%
  • Nerve Root 100%
  1 Scopus citations

• Establishing a TOS-focused practice

  Illig, K. A., Thompson, R. W., Freischlag, J. A., Donahue, D. M. & Edgelow, P. I., Jan 1 2013, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. Springer London, p. 683-689 7 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review

  • Psychiatrists 100%
  • Patient Care 100%
  • Patient Satisfaction 100%
  • Occupational Therapists 100%
  • Neurological Impairment 100%
  21 Scopus citations

• Management of digital emboli, vasospasm, and ischemia in ATOS

  Thompson, R. W., Jan 1 2013, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. Springer London, p. 557-563 7 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review

  • Ischemia 100%
  • Vasospasm 100%
  • Emboli 100%
  • Embolism 100%
  • Thromboembolism 66%
  5 Scopus citations

• Pathways of care and treatment options for patients with NTOS

  Emery, V. B. & Thompson, R. W., Jan 1 2013, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. Springer London, p. 157-165 9 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review

  • Treatment Options 100%
  • Thoracic Outlet Syndrome 100%
  • Care Pathway 100%
  • Care Options 100%
  • Neurogenic TOS 100%
  4 Scopus citations

• Surgical techniques: Operative decompression using the paraclavicular approach for VTOS

  Thompson, R. W., Jan 1 2013, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. Springer London, p. 433-445 13 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review

  • Surgical Technique 100%
  • Operative 100%
  • Decompression 100%
  • Venous TOS 100%
  • VTOS 100%
  5 Scopus citations

• Surgical techniques: Axillary artery reconstruction for ATOS

  Azizzadeh, A. & Thompson, R. W., Jan 1 2013, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. Springer London, p. 605-612 8 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review

  • Surgical Technique 100%
  • Axillary Artery 100%
  • Artery Reconstruction 100%
  • Aneurysm Formation 33%
  • Vascular Disease 33%
  1 Scopus citations

• Surgical techniques: Pectoralis minor tenotomy for NTOS

  Thompson, R. W., Jan 1 2013, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. Springer London, p. 217-223 7 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review

  • Surgical Technique 100%
  • Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome 100%
  • Pectoralis Minor Tenotomy 100%
  • Thorax Outlet Syndrome 100%
  • Tenotomy 100%
  1 Scopus citations

• Thoracic outlet procedures

  Thompson, R. W. & Emery, V. B., Dec 15 2013, Mastery of Cardiothoracic Surgery. Wolters Kluwer Health, p. 242-252 11 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review

  1 Scopus citations

• VTOS in the competitive athlete

  Thompson, R. W., Jan 1 2013, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. Springer London, p. 365-369 5 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review

  • Thoracic Outlet Syndrome 100%
  • Competitive Athletes 100%
  • Athletes 100%
  • Thorax Outlet Syndrome 100%
  • Decision Making 100%
• 2012

  Neurovascular injuries in the throwing shoulder

  Thompson, R. W. & Pearl, G. J., Sep 26 2012, Sports Medicine of Baseball. Wolters Kluwer Health Adis (ESP)

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review

  4 Scopus citations

• Thoracic outlet syndrome

  Thompson, R. W., Feb 20 2012, Fischer's Mastery of Surgery: Sixth Edition. Wolters Kluwer Health Adis (ESP), Vol. 1.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review

  1 Scopus citations
• 2008

  Diseases of the great vessels and the thoracic outlet

  Melby, S. J. & Thompson, R. W., 2008, Surgery: Basic Science and Clinical Evidence: Second Edition. Springer New York, p. 1375-1395 21 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review

  • Hypertension 100%
  • Diabetes 100%
  • Clinical Risk Factors 100%
  • Lumen 100%
  • Atherosclerotic Risk Factors 100%

• Reoperative Vascular Surgery

  Bartoli, M. A. & Thompson, R. W., May 9 2008, Handbook of Reoperative General Surgery. Blackwell Publishing Ltd., p. 181-192 12 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
• 2006

  Surgical therapy

  LeMaire, S. A. & Thompson, R. W., 2006, Vascular Medicine. Elsevier Inc., p. 517-532 16 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review