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Thymectomy in Non-Thymomatous Myasthenia Gravis: Does An RCT Solve The 75-Year-Old Controversy?

Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology, 2020
The role of thymectomy in thymomatous myasthenia gravis (MG) is unambiguous. However, its role in non-thymomatous MG (NTMG) remains debatable. The evidence till date is not robust.
Nishita Singh, Vinay Goyal
doaj   +1 more source

Robot‐Assisted Versus Open Surgery for the Resection of Large Thymomas: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Journal of Surgical Oncology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Robot‐assisted thoracic surgery (RATS) is increasingly becoming the preferred surgical method for the resection of thymomas. We initiated the current study to evaluate perioperative outcomes and early recurrence associated with the surgical approach.
Benedikt Niedermaier, Raffaella Griffo, Florian Eichhorn, Laura V. Klotz, Heidrun Grosch, Thomas Muley, Hauke Winter, Martin E. Eichhorn   +7 more
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Measuring Adverse Event Burden in Myasthenia Gravis: Retrospective Validation of the Adverse Event Unit With Randomized Trial of Thymectomy in Myasthenia Gravis Data

Muscle &Nerve, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction/Aims The Adverse Event Unit (AEU) is a patient and physician weighted unit that quantifies and compares adverse event (AE) burden among any neurologic treatments. A recent study demonstrated feasibility and preliminary validity of the AEU in myasthenia gravis (MG).
Michael K. Hehir, Inmaculada B. Aban, Henry J. Kaminski   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Treatment of Neurogenic Voice Disorders

World Journal of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This overview serves as a foundational resource for clinicians caring for neurologically complex patients presenting with voice complaints. Neurogenic voice disorders are diverse in their clinical presentations and therapeutic approaches. A thorough medical history, including family history, detailed laryngeal examination, voice assessments ...
Mausumi Syamal
wiley   +1 more source

Tensioning diaphragmoplasty for treating bilateral phrenic nerve paralysis in a dog

Journal of Small Animal Practice, EarlyView.
A spayed female Miniature dachshund presented with a large mediastinal mass. During thymectomy, the left phrenic nerve, which was encircled by the neoplastic tissue, was resected en bloc with the tumour and the right phrenic nerve was damaged by thermal coagulation from electrosurgery. Postoperatively, the dog exhibited significant respiratory distress
S. Matsumoto, K. Hosoya, S. Kim, M. Okumura   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Intravenous immunoglobulin to prevent myasthenic crisis after thymectomy and other procedures can be omitted in patients with well-controlled myasthenia gravis

Therapeutic Advances in Neurological Disorders, 2019
Background: Myasthenic crisis (MC) is a potentially life-threatening complication of myasthenia gravis. Its precipitating factors include surgical procedures, particularly thymectomy.
J. Gámez, M. Salvadó, F. Carmona, M. de Nadal, L. Romero, D. Ruiz, A. Jauregui, O. Martínez, Javier Pérez, P. Suñé, M. Deu   +10 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Avenues of future research in homotransplantation of the liver with particular reference to hepatic supportive procedures, antilymphocyte serum, and tissue typing [PDF]

, 1966
Three general areas of research which bear on the developing field of liver transplantation are reviewed. These are: (1) the prospects of obtaining better immunosuppression with particular reference to heterologous antilymphocyte serum; (2) the possible ...
Anderson, Bibler, Eiseman, Gray, Halgrimson, Hill, Jeejeebhoy, Marchioro, Mikaeloff, Monaco, Monaco, Norman, Patrick, Rich, Robert J. McCardle, Sacks, Starzl, Starzl, Starzl, Starzl, Steinberg, Tanous D. Faris, Thaler, Thomas E. Starzl, Thomas L. Marchioro, Vang, Waksman, Woodruff, Woodruff, Woodruff, Woodruff, Yoji Iwaski   +31 more
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Chest wall lift for thoracoscopic lung lobectomy: Technique and results in two cats

Veterinary Surgery, Volume 54, Issue 4, Page 694-704, May 2025.
Abstract Objective To report the technique and outcomes of utilizing chest wall lift to perform thoracoscopic surgery in two cats. Study design Short case series. Animals Client‐owned cats (n = 2). Methods A geriatric cat was referred for pleural effusion secondary to a left cranial lung lobe mass. A thoracoscopic exploration of the left hemithorax was
Adrien Aertsens, Helen Tsoi, Micah Esala, Emily P. Wheeler   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Predictors of post-thymectomy long-term neurological remission in thymomatous myasthenia gravis: an analysis from a multi-institutional database.

European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, 2019
OBJECTIVES Thymectomy is the treatment of choice for thymomatous myasthenia gravis (MG) for both oncological and neurological aspects. However, only a few studies comprising small numbers of patients have investigated post-thymectomy neurological ...
K. J. Na, K. Hyun, C. Kang, Samina Park, Hyun Joo Lee, I. Park, Young Tae Kim, G. Lee, H. Kim, S. Choi, Yong-Hee Kim, D. K. Kim, Seung-Il Park, Sumin Shin, J. Cho, H. Kim, Y. Choi, Jhingook Kim, J. Zo, Y. Shim, Chang Young Lee, J. Lee, Dae Joon Kim, H. Paik, K. Chung   +24 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Hybrid endoscopic thymectomy : combined transesophageal and transthoracic approach in a survival porcine model with cadaver assessment [PDF]

, 2014
BACKGROUND: Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery thymectomy has been used in the treatment of Myastenia Gravis and thymomas (coexisting or not).
Alice Miranda, Aníbal Ferreira, AP Yim, C Rolanda, C Yang, Carla Rolanda, DM Meyer, DW Gee, E Lima, GD Palma De, H Inoue, J Loscertales, J Moreira-Pinto, J Moreira-Pinto, J Moreira-Pinto, JC Ruckert, Jorge Correia-Pinto, João Moreira-Pinto, K Parikh, K Sumiyama, L Yu, MJ Mack, MJ Mack, MS Allen, RJ Landreneau, RJ Lewia, S Takeo, SR Hazelrigg, T Agasthian, WH Coltharp   +29 more
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