Effect of thymectomy in treatment of myasthenia gravis: analysis of 67 cases

Objective To evaluate the clinical effects of thymectomy in treatment of myasthenia gravis: (MG). Methods The clinical data of 67 patients, 29 males and 38 females, aged 10. 5-68, who underwent thymectomy were analyzed. Results According to the Monden's standard the overall effective rate of thymectomy was 71.6%. The remission rate was 32.8% (22/6), the improvement rate was 38.8% (26/67), 14 patients showed no change (20.9% ) , and deterioration was seen in 5 patients (7.5% ). Conclusion An effective method to treat MG, thymectomy should be performed on most of the MG patients early and actively.