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ea0059p008 | Adrenal and steroids | SFEBES2018

Post-operative haemodynamic instability after adrenalectomy for phaeochromocytoma: is routine intensive care admission necessary?

Thompson Joseph , Bennett Davinia , Ayuk John , Karavitaki Niki , O'Reilly Michael , Arlt Weibke , Sutcliffe Robert

Introduction: UK guidelines state that all patients undergoing adrenalectomy for phaeochromocytoma must be admitted to intensive care post-operatively due to the risk of haemodynamic instability (HDI). Intensive care beds are a scarce resource and it is important to regularly evaluate the need for admission, preventing unnecessary admission.Methods: The study population included all patients who underwent adrenalectomy for phaeochromocytoma at a UK terti...