Intrathoracic Goiter
General Pathologic Considerations
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thyroidAbstract
The author's experience with 50 cases of Intrathoracic
Goiter (IG) leads him to propase a revised clase
sification and a useful grouping of the various forms
of this disease. Their topography and relationships -in
particular with the inferior laringeal nerve- are basic
concepts. Most patients are women between 30 and
60 years of age ( 80 % ) . Visceral repercussions affect
the respiratory sector, a fact which explains its clinical
symptomatology; furthermore, knowledge thereof
is necessary to the anesthesiologiest in deciding
the technique to be employed.
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