Effectiveness of Doppler ultrasound in the evaluation of venous thoracic outlet syndrome: A bivariate diagnostic meta-analysis

Victor A. Ohannesian, Bruno M. Ishizuka, Isabelle R. Menezes, Luciano Falcão, Luiza G. Schmitt, Miriana Mariussi, Matheus A. Cabral, Henrique V. Busch, Gabriel N. Vicente, Victor A. Jabour, Guilherme C. Del Guerra, Miguel J. F, Marcelo R. C, Marcos R. G, Ahmet Günkan, Carlos A. V

Ultrasound

Published online on August 17, 2026

Abstract

Ultrasound, Ahead of Print.
Background:Doppler ultrasound is a widely used non-invasive imaging modality for evaluating venous thoracic outlet syndrome (vTOS), a condition marked by subclavian vein compression that can lead to complications such as thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. ...