Extended Preoperative Immunotherapy Duration Reduces the Risk of Myasthenia Gravis Exacerbation for Patients with Thymoma: A Multicenter Retrospective Cohort Study

  • Published on 07/31/2026
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Chen, Jialin; Chen, Hongxi; Chu, Xianglin; Song, Jie; Zhang, Nana; Zhong, Huahua; Zou, Zhangyu; Wu, Hui; Pang, Liewen; Zhao, Chongbo; Zhou, Hongyu; Gu, Zhitao; Luo, Sushan

Abstract

Introduction: Patients with thymoma-associated myasthenia gravis (TAMG) frequently have a higher risk for clinical deterioration. Previous studies primarily focused on postoperative myasthenic crisis (MC), leaving intermediate and long-term MG outcomes after thymectomy largely unexplored. This study aimed to identify predictors of postoperative acute exacerbation within 1 year after thymectomy and explore the potential benefits of preoperative immunotherapies.

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