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Colonic anastomotic disruption in myasthenia gravis

Report of two cases

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Diseases of the Colon & Rectum

Abstract

Anticholinesterases are the mainstay in the treatment of myasthenia gravis. They are also used in the reversal of neuromuscular blocking agents used during general anesthesia. Their use in gastrointestinal surgery, especially involving anastomosis of the distal ileum or colon, has been implicated in anastomotic disruptions. This paper discusses the controversy in the use of reversal agents (anticholinesterases) in colon surgery and specifically in patients with myasthenia gravis.

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  1. Maimonides Medical Center, Brooklyn, New York

    Burton L. Herz M.D. (Director)

  2. Department of Surgery, Coney Island Hospital, 2601 Ocean Parkway, 11235, Brooklyn, New York

    Burton L. Herz M.D. (Director)

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Herz, B.L. Colonic anastomotic disruption in myasthenia gravis. Dis Colon Rectum 30, 809–811 (1987). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02554633

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