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Catecholamine responses during anaesthesia for phaeochromocytoma
British Journal of Anaesthesia
|April 1, 1983
Summary
This study monitored plasma catecholamines during phaeochromocytoma resection. The phaeochromocytoma primarily secreted noradrenaline, leading to a significant increase in its concentration during surgery.
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology
- Anesthesiology
- Surgical Oncology
Background:
- Phaeochromocytomas are rare neuroendocrine tumors that secrete catecholamines.
- Monitoring catecholamine levels is crucial during surgical resection due to potential hemodynamic instability.