title: Combined Cervical and Video-assisted Thoracoscopic Thyroidectomy (CAVATT): A Simplified and Innovative Approach for Goiter with Posterior Mediastinal Extension.
abstract: We report a case of benign multinodular goiter with right sided posterior mediastinal extension managed by a simplified anaesthetic and surgical protocol. Single lumen endotracheal tube was used for intubation. Access to mediastinum was obtained by 2 working ports in 2nd and 4th intercostal spaces. Mediastinal extension is dissected thoracoscopically and delivered cervically. Post operative course was uneventful with no pulmonary and surgical morbidity.
authors.forename: P R K
authors.initials: PR
authors.lastname: Bhargav
authors.forename: S D
authors.initials: SD
authors.lastname: Bhagat
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Kishan Rao
authors.forename: S G K
authors.initials: SG
authors.lastname: Murthy
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Amar