Commentary: Thoughts on Thymectomy—When Myasthenia Is Made Worse

Patients with advanced-staged thymoma have been shown to have elevated risk of exacerbation of MG symptoms after thymectomy. Risk Factors for the Exacerbation of Myasthenic Symptoms After Surgical Therapy for Myasthenia Gravis and ThymomaSeminars in Thoracic and Cardiovascular SurgeryVol. 32Issue 2PreviewExtended thymectomy is employed for patients with myasthenia gravis (MG) and/or thymoma with elevated serum antiacetylcholine receptor antibody (AchR) titers. However, MG symptoms occasionally worsen in post-thymectomy patients. We explored the risk factors for exacerbation of MG symptoms after surgical therapy for patients with MG and/or thymoma with an elevated AchR titer. We retrospectively analyzed 90 patients suffering from MG and/or thymoma with an elevated AchR titer who underwent thymectomy in our institute. Full-Text PDF