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Objective: To describe the demographic and clinical characteristics of patients diagnosed with intrathoracic thyroid masses managed surgically in our institution, determine associated factors affecting eventual operative approaches for these patients ...
Kevin Michael Mendoza+1 more
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Multinodular goiter (MNG), one of the disorders of the thyroid gland, is often detected as a mass in the neck, but sometimes produces pressure symptoms. We present successful anesthetic management of a case of an obese woman having MNG with retrosternal ...
Vidhu Bhatnagar+2 more
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MON-467 A Case of Inoperable Substernal Goiter
Introduction: Goiter is abnormal growth of the thyroid gland. When goiter extends into the mediastinum it is called retrosternal or substernal. Substernal goiter can cause compression of the great vessels, trachea, and esophagus.
Garyfallia Papaioannou+3 more
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Surgical management of cervico-mediastinal goiters: Our experience and review of the literature [PDF]
We analyze and discuss the clinical presentation, the diagnostic procedures and the surgical technique in relation to post-operative complications and results in cervico-mediastinal thyroid masses admitted in Thoracic Surgery Unit of AOU Second ...
Amato, B+8 more
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Abstract Objective This systematic review and meta‐analysis aimed to assess whether preoperative administration of calcium and vitamin D prevents postoperative hypocalcemia. Data Sources A computerized search in Medline, Embase, and CENTRAL databases was performed.
Mohammed Alhakami+6 more
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Ectopic thyroid mass in the left lateral neck and anterior mediastinum: a case report [PDF]
INTRODUCTION: Ectopic thyroid is characterized by the presence of thyroid tissue in a site other than in its usual pretracheal region. It is a rare condition among the thyroid diseases.
Jiangling Wang, Jun Fang
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Combined Open-Heart Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery and Subtotal Thyroidectomy in a 54-year-old patient: A Case Report [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Combined open-heart surgery and thyroidectomy is a rare procedure. However, some difficulties will occur for cardiac surgery when thyromegaly extends into the retrosternal space.CASE DETAILS: A 54-year-old woman suffering from dyspnea, chest ...
Mali, Shahriar+1 more
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Les goitres plongeants : particularites cliniques, radiologiques et therapeutiques [PDF]
Introduction: Les goitres plongeants, devenus rares de nos jours, posent des problèmes diagnostiques et chirurgicaux particuliers. Leur prise en charge est facilitée par l’apport de la tomodensitometrie permettant de planifier l’attitude thérapeutique.Le
Abid, W+8 more
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Designing wildlife crossing structures for ungulates in a desert landscape: A case study in China [PDF]
This paper reports on the design of wildlife crossing structures (WCSs) along a new expressway in China, which exemplifies the country's increasing efforts on wildlife protection in infrastructure projects. The expert knowledge and field surveys were used to determine the target species in the study area and the quantity, locations, size, and type of ...
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Treatment Outcomes of 22 Patients with Substernal Goiter
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: The substernal goiter is a condition in which more than 50% of thyroid gland extended to the mediastinum. In this study the clinical symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and the surgical complications in 22 patients were assessed ...
Modarres SR, Moazzezi Z, Salamatfar H
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