OPERATIVE SEQUELAE
OPERATIVE SEQUELAE Part of “CHAPTER 89 – SURGERY OF THE ADRENAL GLANDS“ The morbidity after elective adrenalectomy performed by experienced surgeons is relatively low; the mortality rate is <1%. Improper…
POSTOPERATIVE CARE
POSTOPERATIVE CARE Part of “CHAPTER 89 – SURGERY OF THE ADRENAL GLANDS“ Related posts: CATECHOLAMINE REMOVAL CONTRASEXUAL PRECOCIOUS PUBERTY IDIOPATHIC OR CYCLIC EDEMA ALOPECIA EFFECTS ON BONE MINERAL DENSITY CALCIUM…
ADRENALECTOMY
ADRENALECTOMY Part of “CHAPTER 89 – SURGERY OF THE ADRENAL GLANDS“ The adrenal glands lie at a central, deep position within the body, and several different surgical approaches have been…
PREOPERATIVE PATIENT PREPARATION
PREOPERATIVE PATIENT PREPARATION Part of “CHAPTER 89 – SURGERY OF THE ADRENAL GLANDS“ Several factors must be considered to appropriately prepare a patient for adrenalectomy to obtain a successful outcome…
ADRENAL INCIDENTALOMA
ADRENAL INCIDENTALOMA Part of “CHAPTER 89 – SURGERY OF THE ADRENAL GLANDS“ The more widespread availability and use of high-resolution CT scanners have resulted in the detection of asymptomatic adrenal…
INDICATIONS FOR ADRENALECTOMY
INDICATIONS FOR ADRENALECTOMY Part of “CHAPTER 89 – SURGERY OF THE ADRENAL GLANDS“ Surgical resection is the primary treatment for adrenal tumors that are functionally active or potentially malignant (Table…
SURGICAL ANATOMY AND EMBRYOLOGY
SURGICAL ANATOMY AND EMBRYOLOGY Part of “CHAPTER 89 – SURGERY OF THE ADRENAL GLANDS“ Each adrenal gland lies high within the retroperitoneum in a central location within the body, near…
SURGERY OF THE ADRENAL GLANDS
SURGERY OF THE ADRENAL GLANDS Gary R. Peplinski Jeffrey A. Norton Adrenalectomy is the most effective means available to eradicate localized cancers that arise within the adrenal glands, to eliminate…
ADRENAL LESIONS WITH ENDOCRINE FUNCTION
ADRENAL LESIONS WITH ENDOCRINE FUNCTION Part of “CHAPTER 88 – DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING OF THE ADRENAL GLANDS“ The cardinal rule of endocrine radiology may be expressed in the phrase diagnosis first,…
ADRENAL ADENOMAS
ADRENAL ADENOMAS Part of “CHAPTER 88 – DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING OF THE ADRENAL GLANDS“ Incidentally discovered adrenal adenomas (incidentalomas) are found in 1% to 4% of the population on CT scans.1…
