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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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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The prevalence and the associate factors for thyroid malignancy in large goiters results from six years’ experience in Hospital Raja Perempuan Zainab II [PDF]
Background: Large goiters are very common and it is frequently encountered by endocrine surgeons especially in developing countries. Rarely, issues regarding large goiters have been discussed, particularly the association between large goiter and ...
Yah Wui, Choo
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گزارش یک مورد نادر گواتر مولتی ندولار در مدیاستن خلفی [PDF]
گواترهای مدیاستن خلفی خیلی نادرند و اغلب ناشی از نزول پل تحتانی لوب بزرگ شونده تیروئید به سمت پایین و خارج میباشد. اغلب بیماران با تودة گردن و شکایات ناشی از فشار یا انحراف تراشه، مری یا ورید اجوف فوقانی مراجعه میکنند.
شاپوری, پروين
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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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The use of haemostatic agents in thyroid surgery: efficacy and further advantages: Collagen-Fibrinogen-Thrombin Patch (CFTP) versus Cellulose Gauze. [PDF]
Aim: To assess the efficacy of two widely used topical haemostatic agents: oxidised regenerated cellulose gauze and Collagen-Fibrinogen-Thrombin Patch in patients undergoing total thyroidectomy. Material of study: This was a prospective, comparative, non-
AMODIO, Emanuele +6 more
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Localized Advanced Hürthle Cell Carcinoma with Symptomatic Intrathoracic Goiter [PDF]
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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How does VTE risk for the patch and vaginal ring compare with oral contraceptives? [PDF]
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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A Life Threatening Stridor Due to Huge Retrosternal Goitre: A Case Report [PDF]
A retrosternal goiter, also known as a substernal gaiter, is an enlarged thyroid gland that grows downwards and extends through the thoracic inlet into the thoracic cavity. We present a case of retrosternal goiter that presented with recurrent attacks of
Almotlag, Abdulaziz M. +4 more
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Successful combined surgical approach in a rare case of retrotracheal goitre in a patient with anatomical impediments [PDF]
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.
Athanasiou, A. +8 more
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