Searchable abstracts of presentations at key conferences in endocrinology

ea0015p277 | Reproduction | SFEBES2008

Diagnostic and therapeutic implications of using calculated free testosterone in men with low-normal total testosterone levels

Chitale Sudhanshu , Sethia Krishna , Dhatariya Ketan

Materials and methodsTwenty-eight men with erectile dysfunction (ED) were investigated with TT, SHBG, albumin, fasting blood glucose, hormonal profile and a lipid profile. Free testosterone and bio-available testosterone (BAT) were calculated in all men using the calculator on the ISSAM website (http://www.issam.ch/freetesto.htm).Results: The mean age was 55...

ea0028p61 | Clinical practice/governance and case reports | SFEBES2012

Referral pattern & biochemical work-up of adrenal lesions and the role of endocrinologists in managing patients undergoing surgical adrenalectomy: A single centre audit of 10 years of laparoscopic adrenalectomies

Aghili Azin , Chitale Sudhanshu , Armitage Jim , Swords Frankie , Burgess Neil , Dhatariya Ketan

Introduction: Laparoscopic adrenalectomy is the gold standard treatment for adrenal lesions. High volume centres with input from endocrinologists and urologists with a special interest in adrenal lesions may have best outcomes. Aims: To audit our practice and set standards with reference to preoperative workup and postoperative follow-up. This is a single centre, single surgeon experience of surgical adrenalectomy.Material & Method: Over a 10 year pe...