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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 ,
D J Premachandra ,
A M D Bennett  and
W Parry
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

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.

Keywords

Goitre, SubsternalAirway ObstructionThyroidectomy
Type
Main Articles
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 120 , Issue 8 , August 2006 , pp. 644 - 649
Copyright
2006 JLO (1984) Limited

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