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Thymectomy & diabetes mellitus

04/27/2007

Question:

CAN A PATIENT WITH DIABETTIS MELLITUS UNDERGO THYMECTOMY ? PLEASE REPLY

Answer:

Yes, a patient with diabetes can have a thymectomy. The complication rate might be a little higher, but diabetes is not a contraindication for thymectomy.

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Response by:

University of Cincinnati Robert W Neel, IV, MD
Assistant Professor, Assistant Residency Program Director
Department of Neurology
College of Medicine
University of Cincinnati
Robert W Neel, IV, MD