[Substernal goiter: pre-, intra- and postoperative problems].
The Authors report their experience with problems in treating substernal goiter. They then explain at length the complex haemodynamic or respiratory situations encountered and the therapeutic management of the condition. Also discussed are technical surgical problems, and the prevention and therapy of possible complications. They conclude by stating that thanks to all the technical means currently available complete patient control can be achieved before, during and after the operation, thus significantly contributing to the successful outcome of surgical treatment.
Barbuscia
Maria Adelfina
MA
Cattedra di Chirurgia dell'Apparato Digerente, Università degli Studi di Messina.
Gorgone
Salvatore
S
Di Pietro
Nicola
N
Melita
Giuseppinella
G
Calabrò
Gaetano
G
Paparo
Maria Teresa
MT
Puliatti
Francesco
F
Praticò
Caterina
C
D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006045:Goiter, Substernal / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007432:Intraoperative Period; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011184:Postoperative Period; D011300:Preoperative Care; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013965:Thyroidectomy; D016896:Treatment Outcome