Most commonly used approach for retrosternal goitre:-: (A) Transthoracic second intercostal space, (B) Trans-sternal through anterior mediastinum, (C) Transcervical, (D) Axillary approach
Answer is C. Retrosternal goitre: - >50% thyroid tissue located below neck - A.K.A i. Sub-sternal Goitre ii. Mediastinal Goitre Retrosternal Goitre Primary Mediastinal Goitre - BLOOD SUPPLY From Neck region From mediastinum region - APPROACH Transcervical Thoracic Primary Mediastinal Goitre: Diameter of Goitre > Thoracic inlet