2001 · 15 citations · 0 references
Natural ResourcesConservation BiologySilvicultureHarvesting SystemsSustainable YieldEnvironmental Impacts Of Harvesting
After unilateral adrenalectomy for hypercortisolism, only 50% of patients received GR. No preoperative biochemical characteristics were associated with postoperative AI, although patients who received GR were younger, and tended to have a higher BMI and smaller adrenal nodules. Use of this novel protocol for postoperative dynamic adrenal function testing prevented unnecessary GR in 50% of patients and allowed for individualized patient care.