Extreme Tracheal Compression due to Substernal Goiter: Surgical and Anesthetic Management

ABSTRACT Substernal goiters can have a range of presentations and pathology from a complete lack of symptoms to minimal biochemical abnormalities to potentially lethal physical derangements due to tracheal compression. We review a case of a substernal goiter with severe tracheal compression and airway compromise and describe the presentation, diagnosis, operative treatment, perianesthetic management and outcome of this patient. Substernal goiters can have a myriad of symptoms and etiologies. Once the diagnosis is secured, a multidisciplinary approach is key to successful management in the perioperative period. How to cite this article Dy B, Wise K, Farley D, McGlinch B. Extreme Tracheal Compression due to Substernal Goiter: Surgical and Anesthetic Management. World J Endocr Surg 2012;4(2):71-73.