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: Khan, M. N., Goljo, E., Owen, R., Park, R. C. W., Yao, M., Miles, B. A. Tags: Endocrine Surgery Source Type: research