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01-03-2022 | Hypoparathyroidism | Review Article

Retro-sternal Goitre: an Overview

Authors: Arvind Kumar, Mohan Venkatesh Pulle, Belal Bin Asaf, Harsh Vardhan Puri, Sukhram Bishnoi, Sarav C. Shah

Published in: Indian Journal of Surgical Oncology | Issue 1/2022

Abstract

Retro-sternal goitres are slow growing in nature. Dyspnoea on exertion is the most common presenting symptom due to the pressure effect of goitre on trachea. Due to the increased use of radiological investigations, retrosternal goitres are often diagnosed incidentally without any symptoms. Surgical resection is considered the gold standard management in all symptomatic patients and most of asymptomatic patients. However, “wait and watch” approach is an option, in selected asymptomatic patients, with the evolution of alternative treatment methods. So, the management of retrosternal goitre continues to be a surgical controversy. This article aims at reviewing the evidence-based practice of management of retrosternal goitres including challenges of surgery and postoperative complications.

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Title: Retro-sternal Goitre: an Overview
Authors: Arvind Kumar
Mohan Venkatesh Pulle
Belal Bin Asaf
Harsh Vardhan Puri
Sukhram Bishnoi
Sarav C. Shah
Publication date: 01-03-2022
Publisher: Springer India
Keywords: Hypoparathyroidism
Sternotomy
Goiter
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy
Published in: Indian Journal of Surgical Oncology / Issue 1/2022
Print ISSN: 0975-7651
Electronic ISSN: 0976-6952
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s13193-021-01402-9

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