[Variables associated with a good response to steroids in chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy].

Background: The treatment of chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy (CIDP) is based on corticosteroids, immunoglobulin and plasmapheresis. In our Health System, corticosteroids are commonly used as first line therapy for economic reasons and accessibility. However, the factors associated with a good response are not well known.

[Results of extended transsternal thymectomy for Myasthenia gravis. Experience with 58 patients].

Background: Thymectomy improves clinical outcomes and decreases the need for medical treatment in patients with myasthenia gravis (MG).

Aim: To describe the immediate and long-term results of extended transsternal thymectomy (ETT) in patients with MG.

Material And Methods: A review of databases, surgical protocols, clinical records and interviews of patients subjected to extended transsternal thymectomy for MG between 1990 and 2016.