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21st European Congress of Endocrinology

Lyon, France
18 May 2019 - 21 May 2019

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18-21 May 2019, Lyon, France

Debates

Surgical treatment of phaeochromocytoma - query pre-treatment

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PRO: Surgical treatment of phaeochromocytoma - query pre-treatment?

Timmers Henri

Pheochromocytomas/paragangliomas (PPGLs) are catecholamine secreting tumors that, if missed or not properly treated, can be devastating due to potential lethal cardiovascular complications. The 2014 Endocrine Society clinical practice guideline on PPGL includes recommendations regarding optimalperi-operative care [1]. The main goal of preoperative management is to prevent a patient from developing anesthesia- or surgery-induced catecholamine storm. This warrants the involvemen...