A Case Report of Myasthenia Gravis Anesthesia Management for Thymectomy

A Case Report of Myasthenia Gravis Anesthesia Management for Thymectomy

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Background and Objectives: Anesthesia management in myasthenia gravis is a great challenge for all anesthesiologists. In this disease, even small doses of muscle relaxants could lead to delayed recovery for respiratory muscles. Case Report: In this report we introduced our anesthetic regimen for...

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Main Authors: V Hassani, HR Faiz, M Saleh, A Deljou
Format: Article
Language:fas
Published: Qom University of Medical Sciences 2010-06-01
Series:Majallah-i Dānishgāh-i ̒Ulūm-i Pizishkī-i Qum
Subjects:
myasthenia gravis
muscle relaxation
anesthetics
thymectomy
Online Access:http://journal.muq.ac.ir/article-1-597-en.html
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Summary:Background and Objectives: Anesthesia management in myasthenia gravis is a great challenge for all anesthesiologists. In this disease, even small doses of muscle relaxants could lead to delayed recovery for respiratory muscles. Case Report: In this report we introduced our anesthetic regimen for a patient who was brought to the operation room for thymectomy. For anesthetic management of such patients, non muscle relaxant technique (NMRT) is recommended.
ISSN:1735-7799
2008-1375

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