Thoracoscopic thymectomy for juvenile myasthenia gravis.

Kumar, Arvind; Kumar, Subodh; Ghanta, Rajesh; Singh, Sumit; Pawar, Dilip K; Kalara, Veena

Kumar, Arvind; Kumar, Subodh; Ghanta, Rajesh; Singh, Sumit; Pawar, Dilip K; Kalara, Veena.

Indian Pediatr ; 2002 Dec; 39(12): 1131-7

Article in English | IMSEAR | ID: sea-7851

ABSTRACT

ABSTRACT

Thoracoscopic thymectomy is feasible in adolescents with myasthenia gravis. It allows complete resection of the gland with less morbidity, shorter ICU and hospital stay and far superior cosmetic result as compared to trans-sternal thymectomy. Our experience with this procedure in 9 adolescents with myasthenia gravis is presented along with review of the relevant literature.

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Adolescent; Child; Child, Preschool; Female; Humans; Male; Myasthenia Gravis/surgery; Thoracoscopy; Thymectomy/methods; Treatment Outcome

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Full text: Available Index: IMSEAR (South-East Asia) Main subject: Thoracoscopy / Thymectomy / Female / Humans / Male / Child / Child, Preschool / Adolescent / Treatment Outcome / Myasthenia Gravis Language: English Journal: Indian Pediatr Year: 2002 Type: Article

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