Background: Although the retrosternal goiters (RSG) are characterized by the protrusion of at least 50% of the thyroid tissue below the level of the thoracic inlet, their definite definition is still controversial. Total thyroidectomy for (RSG) is a great challenge and mostly requires an experienced thyroid surgeon. Excision could be possible through a cervical incision in most cases, though Sternotomy remains an option.
Aim of Study:This study was to assess the feasibility of total thyroidectomy through cervical incision in (RSG) reaching to the arch of aorta.Patients and Methods: Our study is a multicentric proof of concept included fourteen cases of huge thyroid goiter with retrosternal extension reaching up to the aortic archas confirmed on neck computed tomography (CT) scan. The cases were retrospectively collected from both East Jeddah
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