Abstract | OBJECTIVE:
Myasthenia Gravis is a neuromuscular disorder characterized by weakness and fatigability of skeletal muscles. Thymectomy is now beneficial even for non-thymomatous patients. The aim of this paper is to evaluate the role of thymectomy as on the treatment options for myasthenia gravis. METHODS: Thirty patients underwent thymectomy in the period from April 1999 through to July 2000. They were collected from different teaching hospitals in Baghdad, Iraq. All these cases were studied conventionally including history, physical and neurological examination in addition to investigations with particular emphasis on connective tissue screen and thyroid function test. RESULTS: The age in this study ranged between 17-55 years. The preoperative duration ranged between 2-20 months and the postoperative follow up period ranged between 6 months-14 years. The most favorable results were obtained in patients without thymoma with short duration. CONCLUSION:
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Authors | Akram M Al-Mahdawi, Nameer M Al-Talib |
Journal | Neurosciences (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia)
(Neurosciences (Riyadh))
Vol. 7
Issue 1
Pg. 22-6
(Jan 2002)
ISSN: 1319-6138 [Print] Saudi Arabia |
PMID | 23978885
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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