Incidence and predictive factors of hypoglycemia after pheochromocytoma resection

ConclusionsPost ‐excisional hypoglycemia is a frequent complication of pheochromocytoma resection, irrespective of the tumor location, and might be common in patients with epinephrine‐predominant tumors. All patients undergoing resection of adrenal and extra‐adrenal pheochromocytoma require intensive monitori ng of serum glucose levels during and after surgery.

Source: International Journal of Urology - November 22, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Saori Araki, Toshiki Kijima, Yuma Waseda, Yoshinobu Komai, Yasukazu Nakanishi, Sho Uehara, Yosuke Yasuda, Soichiro Yoshida, Minato Yokoyama, Junichiro Ishioka, Yoh Matsuoka, Kazutaka Saito, Kazunori Kihara, Yujiro Nakano, Takanobu Yoshimoto, Tags: Original Article Source Type: research