Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2883298 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2006 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
This largest series of extended transcervical thymectomy for MG confirms that the 5-year Kaplan-Meier CR rate is comparable with that obtained after transsternal procedures. Patients with less severe disease have higher CR rates. Complete responses are durable, as the CR rate remains stable with extended follow-up.
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Authors
Joseph B. MD, Derek BS, Clayton J. MD, Omair BS, Abraham BS, Zhen PhD, Larry R. MD,