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Thymectomy

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Myasthenia Gravis and Related Disorders

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Many physicians caring for patients with myasthenia gravis (MG) are convinced that thymectomy plays an important role in treatment, even though the operation has not been proved effective. I share their conviction, believe there is supporting evidence, and recommend total thymectomy as the cornerstone of therapy for adult patients with generalized MG.

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Jaretzki, A. (2003). Thymectomy. In: Kaminski, H.J. (eds) Myasthenia Gravis and Related Disorders. Current Clinical Neurology. Humana Press, Totowa, NJ. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-59259-341-5_11

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