title: Invited commentary.
authors.affiliation: Cardiothoracic Surgery, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, School of Medicine, 800 N Rutledge, Room D319, Springfield, IL 62794-9638, USA. shazelrigg@siumed.edu
authors.forename: Stephen R
authors.initials: SR
authors.lastname: Hazelrigg
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D009157:Myasthenia Gravis / Q000601:surgery*; D009960:Oropharynx; D010608:Pharyngeal Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D013934:Thymectomy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods