Manubriotomy versus median sternotomy in thymectomy for myasthenia gravis. Evaluation of the pulmonary status

Abstract

Thymectomy through a manubriotomy, which allows extensive removal of ectopic thymic tissue in addition to the thymus through a less invasive approach than a full median sternotomy, is associated with a significantly smoother postoperative course and less pulmonary complications, when compared with thymectomy through a full median sternotomy.