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Abstract
- 1.1. Abscess of the thyroid gland is commonly productive of tracheal obstruction.
- 2.2. Early recognition with treatment by operative drainage is indicated and generally results in a cure.
- 3.3. Tracheotomy should be performed in case of sustained respiratory obstruction.
- 4.4. Two cases are reported.
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Received:
June 5,
1943
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© 1943 Published by Elsevier Inc.
