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Endocrine response after burn.

R Dolecek, M Adámková, T Sotorníková

    Scandinavian Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
    |January 1, 1979
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    Radioimmunoassays reveal significant endocrine disruption after burns. Key findings include elevated insulin, impaired glucose tolerance, altered growth hormone, and suppressed testosterone, impacting metabolic recovery.

    Area of Science:

    • Endocrinology
    • Metabolic Research
    • Burn Medicine

    Background:

    • Post-burn endocrine function is complex and impacts patient recovery.
    • Radioimmunoassays enable detailed study of hormonal changes following thermal injury.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the comprehensive endocrine profile in patients after burn injury.
    • To identify key hormonal alterations and their potential metabolic consequences.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized radioimmunoassays to measure plasma levels of various hormones including insulin, human growth hormone (HGH), renin, angiotensin II, ACTH, FSH, LH, testosterone, T4, and TSH.
    • Administered oral glucose tolerance tests (OGTT) to assess glucose metabolism.
    • Evaluated pituitary response to TRF and LHRH.

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    Main Results:

    • Elevated fasting insulin, impaired glucose tolerance, and insulin resistance observed.
    • HGH levels were normal/increased with blunted response to hypoglycemia.
    • Renin and Angiotensin II levels were significantly elevated, indicating stress.
    • Testosterone levels were uniformly low, with impaired response to chorionic gonadotropin.
    • Thyroid hormone (T4) levels showed abnormalities, with no correlation to TSH.
    • Pituitary responses to TRF and LHRH were normal.

    Conclusions:

    • Burn injury causes widespread endocrine dysfunction affecting insulin, growth hormone, and sex hormone axes.
    • Hormonal imbalances have significant metabolic consequences, including catabolism and altered fuel supply.
    • Further research into endocrine management and therapeutic interventions is warranted.