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Management of retrosternal goitres: results of early surgical intervention to prevent airway morbidity, and a review of the english literature

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  30 March 2006

S M Hashmi
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery, James Paget Hospital, Great Yarmouth, Norwich, UK
D J Premachandra
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery, James Paget Hospital, Great Yarmouth, Norwich, UK
A M D Bennett
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery, James Paget Hospital, Great Yarmouth, Norwich, UK
W Parry
Affiliation:
Department of Thoracic Surgery, Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital, Norwich, UK
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Abstract

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We present our experience and also review the world literature on the management of retrosternal goitres (RSGs). There is now irrefutable evidence that almost all RSGs will continue to grow and eventually cause airway compression. We describe the diagnosis, investigation and surgical approach to the management of this condition.

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Copyright
2006 JLO (1984) Limited