Abstract
Large thyroid masses present several potential difficulties for anaesthetists. These include distortion of the airway, endocrine disturbances, and metastatic effects. A typical case is presented and the anaesthetic management and considerations are described.
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Les tumeurs grosses thyrödiennes peuvent influencer la conduite de l’anesthésie par déformation trachéale, dysfonctionnement endocrinien et présence de métastases. Un cas typique de ce genre d’anomalie est présenté et sa conduite anesthésique est discutée.
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Todesco, J., Williams, R.T. & Eagle, C.J. Anaesthetic management of a patient with a large neck mass. Can J Anaesth 41, 157–160 (1994). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03009812
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