Massive goiter with retrosternal extension encasing trachea and esophagus.
Massive goiter with retrosternal extension may impose additional risk such as difficult intubation, tracheomalacia, and possibility of different incision and approach including sternotomy. We would like to report a case of massive goiter encasing major neck structures and how it was managed.
Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 16150 Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia. irfan@kb.usm.my
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Jihan
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Shahid
D000328:Adult; D004935:Esophageal Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006045:Goiter, Substernal / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D013249:Sternum / Q000601:surgery; D013965:Thyroidectomy / Q000379:methods; D014133:Tracheal Diseases / Q000209:etiology*