The<unk>  rib may be approached several different ways: from above the clavicle in an inferior direction (infraclavicular), from above the clavicle (supraclavicular), from the posterior neck, and from the armpit medially (transaxillary). While the operation universally involves removal of the<unk>  rib, depending on the indication for the operation, additional maneuvers may be performed. For venous thoracic outlet syndrome, removal of anterior scalene muscle (scalenectomy) and freeing up scar tissue around the subclavian vein (venolysis) are often also performed. If anomalous cervical ribs are present, these may be removed as well.
First rib resection
Rib removal
Railway surgery
Laryngotracheal reconstruction
Hyperinflation therapy
Cricoidectomy
Aspiration therapy
Artificial lung