Safe and cost-effective preoperative preparation of patients with pheochromocytoma

Anesth Analg. 2000 Aug;91(2):302-4. doi: 10.1097/00000539-200008000-00011.

Abstract

This study examines the management of patients diagnosed with pheochromocytoma at a major academic teaching hospital. The findings indicate that most patients can be safely managed as outpatients preoperatively, resulting in significantly shorter hospitalizations and no adverse sequelae.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adrenal Gland Neoplasms / drug therapy
  • Adrenal Gland Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Adrenergic beta-Antagonists / therapeutic use
  • Adult
  • Female
  • Home Care Services, Hospital-Based*
  • Humans
  • Length of Stay
  • Male
  • Pheochromocytoma / drug therapy
  • Pheochromocytoma / surgery*
  • Postoperative Complications
  • Preoperative Care*
  • Retrospective Studies

Substances

  • Adrenergic beta-Antagonists