Inverted "T" sternotomy for compressive intrathoracic goiters. Indication and technical description based on a representative case

Intrathoracic goiter (ITG) is defined as a growth of the thyroid gland that extends into the thorax and can be located completely or partially in the mediastinum. Approximately 6 to 10% of ITGs with an intrathoracic component, according to some series, require a transthoracic approach to ensure comp...

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Main Author:	Parada, Ulises (author)
Other Authors:	Guarneri, Carolina (author), Pereyra, Joaquín (author), Terra, Daniel (author), Taruselli, Roberto (author), Cazabán, Luis (author)
Format:	article
Language:	Spanish English Portuguese
Published:	2026
Subjects:	bocio intra torácico esternotomía tratamiento quirúrgico tiroidectomía intrathoracic goiter sternotomy surgical approach thyroidectomy bócio intratorácico esternotomia tratamento cirúrgico tireoidectomia
Online Access:	https://revista.scu.org.uy/index.php/cir_urug/article/view/5921
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