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

Benzon Dy, Kevin Wise, David Farley, Brian McGlinch

Citation Information : Dy B, Wise K, Farley D, McGlinch B. Extreme Tracheal Compression due to Substernal Goiter: Surgical and Anesthetic Management. World J Endoc Surg 2012; 4 (2):71-73.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10002-1099

Published Online: 01-12-2015

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2012; The Author(s).


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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.


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