Il Giornale di chirurgia
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Il Giornale di chirurgia · Jan 2015
Case ReportsTracheal varices caused by mediastinal compression of a large intrathoracic goiter: report of a case.
Tracheal varices are a rare condition but they can be an important source of massive or recurrent haemoptysis. Usually they are related to increased pressure in the pulmonary veins. Mediastinal goiter is often associated to compressive effects on the surrounding structures, including mediastinal vessels with potential superior vena cava syndrome. ⋯ Compressive symptoms including tracheal varices, related to mediastinal goiter, can be treated surgically by total thyroidectomy via cervicotomy and when required with associated median sternotomy.