title: [Application of video-thoracoscopy in surgical treatment of myasthenia gravis].
abstract: In 39 patients with various forms of myasthenia operation thymectomy was performed, including those 9 (20.5%), to whom it was done using method of videothoracoscopy. There were no postoperative complications. Good cosmetic effect was noted, the duration of hospital treatment of the patients had reduced more than twice, causing economic effect.
authors.forename: S V
authors.initials: SV
authors.lastname: Peliukhovskiĭ
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009157:Myasthenia Gravis / Q000601:surgery*; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D020775:Thoracic Surgery, Video-Assisted / Q000379:methods*