Retrosternal Goiter: 30-Day Morbidity and Mortality in the Transcervical and Transthoracic Approaches

Conclusions A transthoracic approach is associated with increased rates of several critical postoperative morbidities, and the data indicate the potential of increased overall mortality. Given equivalent retrosternal extension, a transcervical approach should be attempted whenever anatomically possible, regardless of pathology.
Source: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Tags: Endocrine Surgery Source Type: research