methods clinical data of 36 patients with large goiter complicated by tracheomalacia at xijing hospital between 1992 and 2004 were retrospectively reviewed.
方法回顾性分析1992-2004年本院收治的36例巨大甲状腺肿合并气管软化的临床资料。
conclusion once tracheomalacia occurs during operation, treatment plan can be chosen depending on tracheomalacia levels, trachea suspension is the first choice.
结论手术一旦发现气管软化,可根据软化的程度选择治疗方案,首选气管悬吊术。
subtotal thyroidectomy with tracheal suspension is the treatment of choice for tracheomalacia complicating large goiter.