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Anaesthesia for pituitary surgery.

Authors :
Raveendran, K.
Kwok, S.
Glancz, L.
Source :
BJA Education. Dec2024, Vol. 24 Issue 12, p433-439. 7p.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

The article discusses the critical role of the pituitary gland in hormone regulation, the diseases associated with its dysfunction, and the anesthetic considerations necessary during pituitary surgeries. Topics include the types of pituitary diseases such as acromegaly, Cushing's disease, and prolactinomas, anesthetic challenges during surgery, and the complications linked to hormone excess and deficiency.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
20585349
Volume :
24
Issue :
12
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
BJA Education
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
180699195
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bjae.2024.07.006