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Thoracoscopic thymectomy for juvenile myasthenia gravis.

Aimee G KimSydney A UpahJohn F BrandsemaSabrina W YumThane A Blinman
Published in: Pediatric surgery international (2019)
Thoracoscopic thymectomy is a safe treatment for juvenile myasthenia gravis in pediatric patients over a wide range of ages, body masses, and symptoms. Our experience adds evidence that pediatric patients likely benefit from thymectomy with improved clinical status and reduced medications.
Keyphrases
  • contrast enhanced
  • myasthenia gravis
  • computed tomography
  • robot assisted
  • thoracic surgery
  • combination therapy
  • ultrasound guided
  • fine needle aspiration