Anaesthesia for Conn's syndrome.
We describe the peri-operative management of two patients undergoing bilateral adrenalectomy for Conn's syndrome; one using an open surgical approach and the other a laparoscopic technique. The first patient, aged 64 years, died of a myocardial infarction 5 days postoperatively; the second, aged 29 years, had an uneventful recovery. The pre-operative preparation, peroperative management and postoperative care of these patients are detailed, and the pathophysiology and clinical management of Conn's syndrome are reviewed.
Winship
S M
SM
University Department in Anaesthesia, Duncan Building, Liverpool, UK.
Winstanley
J H
JH
Hunter
J M
JM
D000315:Adrenalectomy / Q000379:methods*; D000328:Adult; D000768:Anesthesia, General / Q000379:methods*; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D006801:Humans; D006929:Hyperaldosteronism / Q000601:surgery*; D010535:Laparoscopy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D019990:Perioperative Care / Q000379:methods