January 2012
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Background: Myasthenia Gravis (MG) is an auto-immune neuro-muscular disorder characterized by muscular fatigability and weakness of voluntary muscles. Thymectomy is the preferred method of treatment. Trans-sternal route is the standard approach to thymectomy, however, it necessitates general anaesthesia which is a challenge in MG and sternotomy further restrict the ventillatory function of myasthenics post-operatively.