Extracervical Approaches to Substernal Thyroid Goiter Resection: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis [PDF]
Objective To evaluate the prevalence of extracervical approaches (ECAs) for substernal goiter (SSG) excision. Data Sources Search strategies created in collaboration with a medical librarian were implemented using PubMed, Cochrane, Scopus, Web of Science,
Najm S. Khan+3 more
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Impact of Drain Placement on Postoperative Complications after Thyroidectomy for Substernal Goiter [PDF]
Introduction Despite the evidence against drain placement after thyroidectomy, there is a lack of consensus on drain use in patients with substernal goiter.
Usama Waqar+13 more
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Computed Tomography Findings Affecting the Decision of Sternotomy in Substernal Goiter. [PDF]
Objectives Although thyroidectomy is completed with a cervical incision in most patients with substernal goiter (SG), sternotomies may be required occasionally.
Akinci O+6 more
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Preoperative Evaluation of Substernal Goiter by Computed Tomography in the Extended Neck Position
Sternotomy is indicated when a goiter cannot be resected via a cervical incision, such as in the case of a substernal goiter extending beyond the aortic arch.
Teruhisa Yano+4 more
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Introduction: Substernal goiter is usually defined as a goiter that extends below the thoracic inlet or a goiter with more than 50% of its mass lying below the thoracic inlet.
Charilaos Koulouris+13 more
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Incidental Detection of Internal Jugular Vein Thrombosis Secondary to Undiagnosed Benign Substernal Goiter [PDF]
Internal jugular vein thrombosis is a serious event with potentially fatal outcome, where the clinical symptoms may be vague or absent. This paper refers to a rare case where routine carotid Doppler ultrasound prior to coronary artery bypass grafting ...
Mai Tone Lønnebakken+3 more
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Total Thyroidectomy by Median Sternotomy for Treatment of Substernal Goiter: A Case Report. [PDF]
Substernal goiter is a rare presentation of goiter but relatively frequent cause of anterior mediastinal mass. Symptomatic patients should be treated surgically with a total or partial thyroidectomy via a cervical or thoracic approach.
Ferreira HC+4 more
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Unusual Life-Threatening Complication of a Substernal Goiter: A Case of an Upper Gastrointestinal Bleed. [PDF]
Substernal goiter represents a common and challenging clinical scenario in medical practice. Symptoms often include dysphagia, dyspnea, and hoarseness, deeming the vascular compressive symptoms an unusual finding.
Guia Lopes ML+4 more
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Poorly differentiated thyroid carcinoma arising from substernal goiter: a case report. [PDF]
Introduction and importance: Poorly differentiated thyroid carcinomas represent a rare heterogeneous group of malignant tumors that constitute ~2–4% of all thyroid neoplasms.
Apelian S+4 more
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Solitary intrathyroidal metastasis of renal clear cell carcinoma in a toxic substernal multinodular goiter [PDF]
Introduction Thyroid gland is a rare site of clinically detectable tumor metastasis. Case report A 71-year-old woman was referred to our department for an evaluation of toxic multinodular substernal goiter. She had a history of renal clear cell carcinoma
Dionigi Gianlorenzo+6 more
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