Caesarean section in a patient with Myasthenia Gravis: A bigger challenge for the anesthesiologist than the obstetrician
Myasthenia Gravis (MG) is an acquired, autoimmune disorder affecting neuromuscular junction presenting with easy fatigability, progressive weakness, diplopia, difficulty in speaking and swallowing and even ventilatory failure in severe cases. During pregnancy the disease may go into remission or may...
Main Authors: | Manoj K Sanwal, Neha Baduni, Aruna Jain |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2012-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Obstetric Anaesthesia and Critical Care |
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Online Access: | http://www.joacc.com/article.asp?issn=2249-4472;year=2012;volume=2;issue=1;spage=34;epage=37;aulast=Sanwal |
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