STUDY OF PREDICTIVE FACTORS FOR PERIOPERATIVE CRISIS AND OUTCOMES AFTER THYMECTOMY

Abstract

Introduction: Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disease that is charecterized by production of acetyl cholinesterase
receptor auto antibodies. This is a retrospective study done in 45 patients who were offered trans-sternal thymectomy in
such patients.
Objectives: Adequate pre operative preparation with immunosuppressive agents and myasthenia gravis modifying
drugs, plasmapheresis before surgery helps optimize out comes.
Material and methods:Retrospectively data was collected from the years 2017-2020 in 45 patients who underwent
trans-sternal thymectomy for myasthenia gravis and results analysed.