title: Modified Transsubxiphoid Thoracoscopic Extended Thymectomy in Patients with Myasthenia Gravis.
abstract: We developed a new minimally invasive thoracoscopic technique of extended thymectomy for myasthenia gravis by combining a subxiphoid incision with dual costal margin incisions. In our experience of 31 consecutive cases, this procedure provides a good operative view in the neck region and makes verification of the bilateral phrenic nerves easy. All the patients recovered smoothly with less trauma, less bleeding, less complication, and good cosmetic results. This modified transsubxiphoid approach is a satisfactory procedure for performing extended thymectomy in patients with myasthenia gravis.
authors: Department of Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery, People's Hospital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Nanning, Guangxi.
authors: Yonglong
authors: Y
authors: Zhong
authors: Department of Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery, People's Hospital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Nanning, Guangxi.
authors: Yifan
authors: Y
authors: Zhou
authors: Intensive Care Unit, People's Hospital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Nanning, Guangxi.
authors: Lingyu
authors: L
authors: Jiang
authors: Department of Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery, People's Hospital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Nanning, Guangxi.
authors: Hui
authors: H
authors: Lin
authors: Department of Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery, People's Hospital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Nanning, Guangxi.
authors: Xiangwei
authors: X
authors: Li
authors: Department of Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery, People's Hospital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Nanning, Guangxi.
authors: Zhaoke
authors: Z
authors: Wen
authors: Department of Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery, People's Hospital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Nanning, Guangxi.
authors: Xiaomao
authors: X
authors: Long
authors: Department of Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery, People's Hospital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Nanning, Guangxi.
authors: Jinlong
authors: J
authors: Luo
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D016063:Blood Loss, Surgical; D004322:Drainage; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007902:Length of Stay; D008297:Male; D009157:Myasthenia Gravis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology; D012307:Risk Factors; D020775:Thoracic Surgery, Video-Assisted / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D013934:Thymectomy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D013997:Time Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome