In the surgical treatment of autoimmune myasthenia, complete thymectomy is considered indispensable to ensure maximum clinical results. From May 1995 through June 1997, we carried out video-assisted extended thymectomy via sole left access in 16 patients. There were no deaths and no major complications. At the intermediate-term follow-up, remission and improvement rates were 19% and 56% respectively. These results were similar to those achieved on the last 16 patients who had extended thymectomy via median sternotomy. We believe that the advantages of the video-assisted approach render it a reliable option for the surgical management of autoimmune myasthenia.

Mineo, T.c., Pompeo, E., Pistolese, C.a., Cristino, B., Bernardi, G., Curatola, M. (1998). [Video-assisted extensive thymectomy in the treatment of autoimmune myasthenia]. ANNALI ITALIANI DI MEDICINA INTERNA, 13(4), 194-199.

[Video-assisted extensive thymectomy in the treatment of autoimmune myasthenia]

MINEO, TOMMASO CLAUDIO;POMPEO, EUGENIO;PISTOLESE, CHIARA ADRIANA;CRISTINO, BENEDETTO;BERNARDI, GIORGIO;
1998-01-01

Abstract

In the surgical treatment of autoimmune myasthenia, complete thymectomy is considered indispensable to ensure maximum clinical results. From May 1995 through June 1997, we carried out video-assisted extended thymectomy via sole left access in 16 patients. There were no deaths and no major complications. At the intermediate-term follow-up, remission and improvement rates were 19% and 56% respectively. These results were similar to those achieved on the last 16 patients who had extended thymectomy via median sternotomy. We believe that the advantages of the video-assisted approach render it a reliable option for the surgical management of autoimmune myasthenia.
1998
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Settore MED/21 - CHIRURGIA TORACICA
Settore MED/36 - DIAGNOSTICA PER IMMAGINI E RADIOTERAPIA
Italian
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Videotape Recording; Autoimmune Diseases; Thoracoscopy; Thymectomy; Humans; Adult; Treatment Outcome; Sternum; Middle Aged; Myasthenia Gravis; Male
Mineo, T.c., Pompeo, E., Pistolese, C.a., Cristino, B., Bernardi, G., Curatola, M. (1998). [Video-assisted extensive thymectomy in the treatment of autoimmune myasthenia]. ANNALI ITALIANI DI MEDICINA INTERNA, 13(4), 194-199.
Mineo, Tc; Pompeo, E; Pistolese, Ca; Cristino, B; Bernardi, G; Curatola, M
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