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  1. Open Access 01-12-2024 | Thymectomy | OriginalPaper

    Cardiac herniation post left upper lobectomy and thymectomy: a case report

    Cardiac herniation was first reported as a complication following lung resection in 1948 involving pericardiectomy [ 1 ]. It has since been recognised as a rare but fatal complication, conferring a high mortality and requiring immediate surgical …

  2. 01-12-2024 | Thymectomy | Letter

    The modified Lyon’s position: an alternative approach to robotic thymectomy

    The conventional supine position for robotic thymectomy may present challenges in accessing the lower thymic horns, particularly in cases requiring extensive resection of mediastinal fat. To address this issue, the authors advocate for a lateral …

  3. Open Access 01-12-2024 | Myasthenia Gravis | OriginalPaper

    Thymoma negatively affects the neurological outcome of myasthenia gravis after thymectomy: a propensity score matching study

    Myasthenia gravis (MG) is an autoimmune disease, affecting the neuro-muscular junction, which is characterized by weakness of the skeletal muscles mediated by auto-antibodies, including acetylcholine receptor (AchR) antibodies, muscle-specific …

  4. Open Access 01-12-2024 | Thymoma | OriginalPaper

    Steroid-resistant minimal change nephrotic syndrome associated with thymoma treated effectively with rituximab following thymectomy and cyclosporine: a case report

    Thymoma is a rare mediastinal tumor that originates from the thymic epithelium and is known to be associated with autoimmune diseases, such as myasthenia gravis (MG) and pure red cell aplasia [ 1 ]. Thymoma may also rarely coexist with nephrotic …

  5. 07-12-2023 | Thymectomy | Online First

    Perioperative outcomes comparison of robotic and video-assisted thoracoscopic thymectomy for thymic epithelial tumor: a single-center experience

    Anterior mediastinal masses represent rare lesions arising from structures, including the thymus, lymph nodes, nerves and vessels, generally with an indolent nature and imperceptible clinical manifestation, among which thymic epithelial tumors …

  6. Open Access 01-12-2023 | Thymectomy | OriginalPaper

    Robot versus video-assisted thoracoscopic thymectomy for large thymic epithelial tumors: a propensity-matched analysis

    Despite being a relatively rare neoplasm, thymoma which originates from the epithelial cells of the thymus is the most common tumor of the anterior mediastinum in the adult population [ 1 , 2 ]. Currently, the treatment of thymoma and thymic …

  7. Open Access 01-12-2023 | Myasthenia Gravis | OriginalPaper

    Propofol TCI or sevoflurane anesthesia without muscle relaxant for thoracoscopic thymectomy in myasthenia gravis patients: a prospective, observational study

    Myasthenia gravis (MG) is an autoimmune disorder induced by neurotransmission defects at the neuromuscular junction characterized by muscle weakness and fatigue [ 1 ]. Along with immunotherapies, thymectomy has been recommended as the standard …

  8. Open Access 27-06-2023 | Myasthenia Gravis | OriginalPaper

    Combined effect of thymectomy on myasthenia gravis in patients with concomitant auto-immune diseases: a 22-year single-center experience

    Myasthenia gravis (MG) is an autoimmune disease (AD), and patients with MG often have other types of ADs. We analyzed the prognosis of patients with MG complicated by AD after thymectomy. A retrospective analysis was performed for patients with MG …

  9. 23-01-2023 | Myasthenia Gravis | OriginalPaper

    Distribution of Ectopic Thymus Tissue Present Within Extended Thymectomy

    Extended thymectomy is performed to excise the ectopic thymic tissue around the thymus; however, the distribution of the ectopic thymic tissue in the adipose tissue remains unclear. This study investigated the distribution of ectopic thymic tissue …

  10. Open Access 01-12-2022 | Myasthenia Gravis | OriginalPaper

    Refractory post-thymectomy myasthenia gravis with onset at MGFA stage V: a case report

    Post-thymectomy myasthenia gravis (PTMG) is that thymoma patients who have no signs of MG before surgery, but develop myasthenia gravis (MG) after radical surgical resection. PTMG might be misdiagnosed not only because of its rare incidence …

  11. 27-11-2022 | Thymectomy | OriginalPaper

    The effect of thymectomy during central neck dissection in papillary thyroid carcinoma: a case-controlled study

    Central lymph-node dissection (CND) as part of total thyroidectomy is recommended in the treatment of papillary thyroid cancer. CND with thymus resection for achieving more oncological clearance is suggested in guidelines, but the benefits of this …

  12. Open Access 01-12-2022 | Myasthenia Gravis | OriginalPaper

    Anesthetic management of a patient with subclinical myasthenia gravis who underwent a thymectomy: a case report

    Myasthenia gravis (MG) is an autoimmune disorder typically characterized by muscle weakness. Anti-acetylcholine receptor (AChR) antibodies are detected in the most individuals who have MG. It has been reported that patients with MG are sensitive …

  13. Open Access 01-12-2022 | Thymoma | OriginalPaper

    Modified subcostal arch xiphoid thoracoscopic expanded thymectomy for thymic carcinoma: a case report and review of literature

    Thymic neoplasms are a relatively uncommon tumor, with the anterior mediastinum being the most common. Median sternotomy is the procedure of choice for the treatment of thymomas. With the advent of thoracoscopy, an increasing number of countries …

  14. Open Access 01-12-2023 | Thymectomy | OriginalPaper

    The impact of thymectomy in subgroups of Myasthenia gravis patients: a single center longitudinal observation

    Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a rare neuromuscular disorder with a prevalence of 77 to 167 per million people living in Europe [ 1 ] and an incidence between 4 and 18 cases per million person-years [ 2 ] characterized by muscle fatigue manifesting as …

  15. 01-06-2022 | Myasthenia Gravis

    Less is not necessarily more: low-dose corticosteroid therapy and long-term prognosis in generalized myasthenia gravis after thymectomy

    The American Academy of Neurology (AAN) updated the guideline regarding the efficacy of thymectomy for MG treatment in 2020 [ 1 ], reporting significant benefits of thymectomy to patients with non-thymomatous acetylcholine receptor antibody (AChR …

  16. 03-03-2023 | Myasthenia Gravis | OriginalPaper

    Perioperative outcomes of minimally invasive surgery for large malignant thymic epithelial tumors and for total thymectomy

    Thymic epithelial neoplasms including thymoma, thymic carcinoma, and neuroendocrine tumors are the major lesions arising in the anterior mediastinum. Complete resection is mandatory as curative treatment for all these tumors, with …

  17. Open Access 01-12-2021 | Myasthenia Gravis | OriginalPaper

    Risk factors of prolonged ventilation after thymectomy in thymoma myasthenia gravis patients

    Myasthenia gravis (MG) is an acquired autoimmune disease characterized by the weakness of skeletal muscle induced by neuromuscular connection disorder. Thymoma, the most common thymic epithelial tumor in the anterior mediastinum, can occurs in …

  18. Open Access 20-04-2023 | Thymoma | OriginalPaper

    Early Postoperative Results after Thymectomy for Thymic Cancer: A Single-Institution Experience

    Thymomas and thymic carcinomas are rare neoplasm arising from thymic epithelial cells, and although rare, they are the most frequent neoplasm of the anterior mediastinum [ 1 , 2 ]. Their behavior is strictly dependent on histological features and a …

  19. 01-10-2021 | Thymectomy | OriginalPaper

    Thymectomy and Risk of Generalization in Patients with Ocular Myasthenia Gravis: A Multicenter Retrospective Cohort Study

    This study aims to investigate the association between thymectomy and the risk of generalization in patients with ocular myasthenia gravis (MG). Data on patients with ocular MG from seven neurological centers in China were retrospectively …

  20. 01-10-2021 | Thymectomy | OriginalPaper

    If Thymectomy Reduces the Risk of Progression of Ocular to Generalized Myasthenia Gravis, Who Should Receive it?

    In this issue of Neurotherapeutics, Li et.al. report a large retrospective study of the beneficial effects of thymectomy on the progression of ocular myasthenia gravis (OMG) to generalized MG (GMG) (Huanhuan et al. in Neurotherapeutics XX, 2021).

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