Video assisted thoracoscopic thymectomy for myasthenia gravis

Ab Rashid, Islah Munjih and Ali Yaakub, Jasmi (2010) Video assisted thoracoscopic thymectomy for myasthenia gravis. In: 21st International Invention Innovation & Technology Exhibition (ITEX'10), 14th-16th May 2010, Kuala Lumpur Convention Center (KLCC), Kuala Lumpur.

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Abstract

Background: Thymectomy is safe and effective for the management of myasthenia gravis. VATS thymectomy has the advantage of thymectomy with less invasive and more cosmetic approach compared to the standard open approach. Purpose: To study retrospectively the outcome of VATS thymectomy for myasthenia gravis in our centre (Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia).

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Full Paper)
Additional Information:	4614/44109
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Video assisted thoracoscopic thymectomy
Subjects:	R Medicine > R Medicine (General)
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Medicine > Department of Surgery
Depositing User:	Dr Islah Munjih Bin Ab. Rashid
Date Deposited:	17 Aug 2015 14:23
Last Modified:	17 Aug 2015 14:23
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/44109

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