Localized Advanced Hürthle Cell Carcinoma with Symptomatic Intrathoracic Goiter [PDF]
, 2011 Intrathoracic goiters are divided into two categories: primary and secondary. Intrathoracic goiters (IG) can cause upper airway obstruction. The presence of obstructive symptoms secondary to increased thyroid growth and tracheal compression is major ...
Ahmed, Kabir +5 more
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Acute respiratory distress secondary to posterior mediastinal goiter: a case report [PDF]
, 2009 Large posterior mediastinal goiters are extremely rare. Progressive enlargement and possible compression of adjacent structures, as well as malignant potential necessitate that these goiters should be surgically excised.
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Successful combined surgical approach in a rare case of retrotracheal goitre in a patient with anatomical impediments [PDF]
, 2018 Diving goitres can descend the cervical region expanding directly into the thoracic cavity. In most cases, diving goitres extend into the anterosuperior compartment, but they may also extend behind the trachea.
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Surgical tactics for nodular thyroid diseases with compression syndrome
Mìžnarodnij Endokrinologìčnij ŽurnalBackground. Clinical manifestations of tracheal compression occur when its lumen is narrowed by more than 70 %. When using spirometry as a screening method, the frequency of upper airway obstruction was from 10 to 31 %.
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Combined Open-Heart Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery and Subtotal Thyroidectomy in a 54-year-old patient: A Case Report [PDF]
, 2016 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 ...
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How does VTE risk for the patch and vaginal ring compare with oral contraceptives? [PDF]
, 2008 Evidence is conflicting with regard to the comparative frequency of venous thrombolic events (VTE) among women using the transdermal patch when compared to an oral contraceptive (OC), even though the patch produces a relatively high serum ethinyl ...
Elliott, Tricia C., Montoya, Cathy C.
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Delayed presentation of forgotten thyroid goiter - 25 years after thyroidectomy [PDF]
, 2016 Forgotten goiter is a rare occurrence (2 - 16% of retrosternal thyroid cases) that depicts recurrence of retrosternal thyroid mass due to growth of remnant thyroid tissue overlooked during an initial thyroidectomy.
Abbas, Mohsin +5 more
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International Journal of HyperthermiaObjectives This study evaluated the long-term efficacy and safety of radiofrequency ablation (RFA) for intrathoracic goiter (ITG) over a follow-up period exceeding six months.Methods From 2017 to 2022, 22 patients (6 males, 16 females) with 24 ITGs ...
Yu-Hsin Wang +9 more
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Computed Tomography Findings Affecting the Decision of Sternotomy in Substernal Goiter. [PDF]
Sisli Etfal Hastan Tip Bul, 2023 Akinci O +6 more
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Huge multinodular goiter with retrosternal extension: trans-cervical approach in a 39-year-old patient [PDF]
Large multinodular goiters (MNG) with retrosternal extension present significant surgical challenges, particularly in resource-limited settings like Bangladesh.
Hossain, Mohammad Anwar +6 more
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