The management of benign thyroid goitre causing tracheo-oesophageal embarrassment.

Authors :: Martin-Hirsch DP
Lannigan FJ
Source :: The Journal of laryngology and otology [J Laryngol Otol] 1995 Sep; Vol. 109 (9), pp. 892-4.
Publication Year :: 1995
Abstract: The case of a massive benign thyroid goitre extending from the arch of aorta to the nasopharynx presenting with acute aerodigestive obstruction is reported. The management of the case is discussed and also a review of the relevant literature.

Subjects :: Aged
Airway Obstruction etiology
Esophageal Stenosis etiology
Female
Goiter diagnostic imaging
Humans
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Goiter surgery

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