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Retro-sternal Goitre: an Overview

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Retro-sternal goitres are slow growing in nature. Dyspnoea on exertion is the most common presenting symptom due to the pressure effect of goitre on trachea. Due to the increased use of radiological investigations, retrosternal goitres are often diagnosed incidentally without any symptoms. Surgical resection is considered the gold standard management in all symptomatic patients and most of asymptomatic patients. However, “wait and watch” approach is an option, in selected asymptomatic patients, with the evolution of alternative treatment methods. So, the management of retrosternal goitre continues to be a surgical controversy. This article aims at reviewing the evidence-based practice of management of retrosternal goitres including challenges of surgery and postoperative complications.

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    Arvind Kumar, Mohan Venkatesh Pulle, Belal Bin Asaf, Harsh Vardhan Puri, Sukhram Bishnoi & Sarav C. Shah

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Kumar, A., Pulle, M.V., Asaf, B.B. et al. Retro-sternal Goitre: an Overview. Indian J Surg Oncol 13, 115–120 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13193-021-01402-9

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