Thyroidectomy for substernal goiter via a mediastinoscopic approach.
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چکیده
We report an unusual case in which a patient presented with a large posterior mediastinal goiter that extended to the level of the aorta. The goiter was resected through a standard Kocher neck incision with mediastinoscopic assistance. The large goiter was completely excised without the need for a sternotomy.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Ear, nose, & throat journal
دوره 85 8 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2006