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P.098 Does single fiber EMG (SFEMG) pair number influence the outcome of patients initially referred for possible myasthenia gravis (MG)?

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  10 July 2025

JD Kliot
Affiliation:
(Montreal)*
FG Moore
Affiliation:
(Montreal)*
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Background: Analysis of 20 pairs is the traditional standard when using SFEMG to diagnose MG. Some studies show that fewer pairs are needed if results are normal. We examined what impact this might have on long-term outcomes. Methods: Hospital charts of 239 consecutive patients who underwent SFEMG between January 2011, and July 18th, 2024, were reviewed. Results: 201 patients were identified; 128 had normal SFEMGs. Of the patients with normal SFEMGs, 58 (45.31%) had 12 pairs observed and 69 (53.91%) had 20 or more pairs observed. In the 12 pair group, 1(1.72%) patient had delayed MG diagnosis, and 2 (3.45%) patients were referred for repeat SFEMGs; in the 20 or more group, 2 (2.90%) patients belong in each aforementioned category. No patients from either group were hospitalized for MG after SFMEG. Conclusions: Preliminary results demonstrate no difference in frequency of poor outcomes between patients who had 20 or more pairs observed and those who had 12 pairs observed, supporting the safety of shortening the test in appropriate situations.

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