ea0090ep68 | Adrenal and Cardiovascular Endocrinology | ECE2023
Schmidt Fabian
, Pedroncelli Alberto
, Marks Muriel
, Szewczuk Dominik
, Kalinowska Agnieszka
, Binowski Grzegorz
Background: Bilateral adrenalectomy (BLA) is a treatment option for patients suffering from endogenous Cushing syndrome (CS). It consists of the surgical removal of both adrenal glands. Even though BLA offers immediate control of cortisol excess, given the risk of adrenal insufficiency, it requires life-long glucocorticoid and mineral corticoid replacement. It may lead to perioperative and long-term complications which affect patientsÂ’ quality of life (QoL). Health state ...