The Effects of Thyroid Gland Volume and Weight on Surgical Approach Selection and Anesthesia Management in Retrosternal Goiter

Bartm M. K., Tekeli A. E., Okut G., Eker E., oner M. o.

IRANIAN RED CRESCENT MEDICAL JOURNAL, vol.24, no.6, 2022 (SCI-Expanded) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 24 Issue: 6
  • Publication Date: 2022
  • Doi Number: 10.32592/ircmj.2022.24.6.1377
  • Journal Name: IRANIAN RED CRESCENT MEDICAL JOURNAL
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), CAB Abstracts, EMBASE, Veterinary Science Database
  • Keywords: Airway management, Retrosternal goiter, Sternotomy, Thyroidectomy, RISK-FACTORS, SUBSTERNAL GOITER
  • Van Yüzüncü Yıl University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: Retrosternal goiter surgery is a technically challenging procedure. Selecting the appropriate surgical approach is critical in preventing surgical and anesthesia complications.