Physiology of Decompressive Stress
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ENDOCRINOLOGY
Respiratory Physiology and Protection Against Hypoxia
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The Beginnings: Past and Present
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POSTOPERATIVE FOLLOW-UP
POSTOPERATIVE FOLLOW-UP Part of “CHAPTER 89 – SURGERY OF THE ADRENAL GLANDS“ For hypercortisolism caused by a hyperfunctional adrenal adenoma, successful adrenalectomy is curative, and the prognosis is excellent (Table…
OPERATIVE SEQUELAE
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POSTOPERATIVE CARE
POSTOPERATIVE CARE Part of “CHAPTER 89 – SURGERY OF THE ADRENAL GLANDS“
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
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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
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