[Transposition of bilateral pedicled adrenal gland for the treatment of Cushing's disease].
OBJECTIVE
To study the therapeutic method of Cushing's disease.


METHODS
16 patients with Cushing's disease were treated by transposition of bilateral pedicled adrenal gland into the dorsal subcutaneous tissues.


RESULTS
These patients were followed up for 4 to 48 months. No relapse was observed and 3 patients with hypoadrenocorticism were given small doses of steroid.


CONCLUSIONS
This procedure may be a rational and satisfactory technique for the treatment of Cushing's disease.
Zhang
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Department of Urology, First Affiliated Hospital, Henan Medical University,Zhengzhou, 450052, China.
Zhao
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Zhao
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Bai
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D000293:Adolescent; D000311:Adrenal Glands / Q000098:blood supply / Q000601:surgery*; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003480:Cushing Syndrome / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged