SOP myasthenic crisis
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Management of myasthenic crisis.
Sir, I read with interest the recent article by Murthy et al. It provides excellent data regarding the management and outcome of patients with myasthenic crisis. I would like to make certain observations. First, Murthy et al have utilized the neostigmine test for confirmation of diagnosis. I would like to emphasize that the edrophonium (Tensilon) test is an excellent alternative for this purpos...
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عنوان ژورنال: Neurological Research and Practice
سال: 2019
ISSN: 2524-3489
DOI: 10.1186/s42466-019-0023-3