The critical role of the thymus in the immune system is becoming increasingly well understood. Much of this knowledge is widely dispersed throughout the literature.  Although thymectomy is well established as a surgical procedure, these advances need to be made available to the surgeon. Furthermore,  neurologists and physicians require a better understanding of the surgical aspects of the thymus. This book, written by selected experts, provides an up-to-date and concise review of the thymus gland  for both the surgeon and the physician.

Synopsis

Anatomy
Changes with Aging
Physiology
Thymic Diseases
Myasthenia Gravis
Thymus and Thymoma in Myasthenia Gravis Patients
Surgical Pathology
Radiology
Thymectomy
Perioperative Management for Thymectomy
Systemic Treatment of Thymoma
Radiotherapy in the Management of Thymoma
Overview of Thymic Surgery and Prospective Strategy for Thymic Diseases.