A prospective study of the pathophysiology of carcinoid crisis

Sudden massive release of serotonin, histamine, kallikrein, and bradykinin is postulated to cause an intraoperative carcinoid crisis. The exact roles of each of these possible agents, however, remain unknown. Optimal treatment will require an improved understanding of the pathophysiology of the carcinoid crisis.

Source: Surgery - November 8, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Mary E. Condron, Nora E. Jameson, Kristen E. Limbach, Ann E. Bingham, Valerie A. Sera, Ryan B. Anderson, Katie J. Schenning, Shaun Yockelson, Izumi Harukuni, Edward A. Kahl, Elizabeth Dewey, SuEllen J. Pommier, Rodney F. Pommier Source Type: research