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Effect on isoflurane anaesthesia and surgery on thyroid function in man.

T Oyama, P Latto, D A Holaday

    Canadian Anaesthetists' Society Journal
    |July 1, 1975
    PubMed
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    Isoflurane anesthesia and surgery significantly increase thyroid hormones, specifically thyroxine levels, in male patients. This study highlights the impact of anesthetic and surgical stress on thyroid function.

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    Area of Science:

    • Anesthesiology
    • Endocrinology
    • Surgical Research

    Background:

    • Thyroid hormones play a crucial role in regulating metabolism.
    • The impact of anesthesia and surgical stress on endocrine function requires further investigation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the effects of isoflurane anesthesia and surgical procedures on thyroid function in male patients.

    Main Methods:

    • Nine male patients undergoing surgery were studied.
    • Blood samples were analyzed for thyroid function parameters before and during anesthesia and surgery.

    Main Results:

    • Isoflurane anesthesia alone increased triiodothyronine uptake (T3U) by 18% and thyroxine (T4) by 20%.
    • Free thyroxine index (FTI) increased by 62% during anesthesia.
    • Surgical procedures further elevated these thyroid hormone levels.

    Conclusions:

    • Isoflurane anesthesia and surgery lead to increased circulating levels of thyroxine in humans.
    • Anesthetic and surgical interventions can significantly alter thyroid hormone homeostasis.

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