Myasthenia gravis and anesthesia
- VernacularTitle:重症肌无力与麻醉
- Author:
Yongguang WANG
;
Lidong ZHANG
;
Jianguo XU
;
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Myasthenia gravis;
Anesthesia
- From:
Journal of Medical Postgraduates
2003;0(06):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disease resulting from the production of antibodies against acetylcholine receptors of the endplate. These antibodies impair postjunctional membrane and reduce the number of functional acetylcholine receptors of endplate. Thymectomy is an effective therapeutic method for adult myasthenic patients. In this paper, the author reviewed the pathophysiological characteristics and problems related to anesthesia, such as preoperative evaluation, the effect of preoperative medical treatment on the anesthesia, patients'response to muscle relaxants and postoperative management.
