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A Novel Method: Super-selective Adrenal Venous Sampling
Published on: September 15, 2017
Incidence of venous thromboembolism following adrenalectomy: A CESQIP analysis
Alaa Sada1, Elizabeth B Habermann2, Benzon M Dy1
1Department of Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA.
Background:
We aim to evaluate the incidence of venous thromboembolism (VTE) following adrenalectomy.
Methods:
A retrospective analysis of the Collaborative Endocrine Surgery Quality Improvement Program was performed to assess incidence for VTE, including pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis, in adults undergoing adrenalectomy (2014-2022).
Results:
2567 patients undergoing adrenalectomy were included. Surgical approach was 10% open and 90% minimally invasive. Pathology was 13% malignant and 87% benign; 19% had hypercortisolism. VTE developed in 0.27% at a median of 8 days from surgery. The incidence was higher in primary adrenal malignancy compared to benign or metastases to the adrenals, p < 0.01. VTE was associated with longer hospital stay, longer operative time, readmission, and mortality. VTE rates were similar for hypercortisolism vs no hypercortisolism and between patients with clinical vs subclinical hypercortisolism.
Conclusion:
Although VTE following adrenalectomy is rare, it is more common in cases of primary adrenal malignancy, those with longer operations, or those requiring prolonged hospitalization.
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