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Minimal Invasive Resection of Large Retrosternal Thyroid Goiter

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Large intrathoracic goiter: When sternotomy is unavoidable.

Puay Theng Koh¹, Ngian Chye Tan²

¹Department of Surgical Oncology, National Cancer Centre, Singapore tina.koh.p.t@nccs.com.sg.

Asian Cardiovascular & Thoracic Annals

|October 17, 2015

Summary

A large intrathoracic goiter, typically requiring complex surgical approaches, was successfully removed using a sternotomy. This case highlights sternotomy as an effective method for managing challenging intrathoracic goiter cases.

Keywords:

Asthma Goiter Mediastinum Sternotomy Thyroidectomy substernal

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Area of Science:

Thoracic surgery
Endocrinology
Surgical case reports

Background:

Intrathoracic goiters are substernal extensions of thyroid masses.
While common, those necessitating sternotomy for removal are infrequent.

Observation:

A 51-year-old woman presented with a large intrathoracic goiter.
The goiter's size and location posed surgical challenges.

Findings:

The intrathoracic goiter was successfully excised.
A sternotomy approach, combined with a cervical incision, facilitated the complete removal.

Implications:

Sternotomy can be a viable and effective surgical technique for complex intrathoracic goiter removal.
This case contributes to the understanding of surgical management options for substernal thyroid masses.