Abstract
Two case reports are presented of adrenal insufficiency due to bilateral adrenal haemorrhage following surgery This unusual complication with its non-specific manifestations may result in unexpected clinical deterioration of the postoperative patient. Corticosteroid replacement and repletion of sodium and water deficits should be given promptly when adrenal haemorrhage is suspected.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 21-24 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Netherlands Journal of Medicine |
Volume | 45 |
Issue number | 1 |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jul 1994 |
Keywords
- Adrenal haemorrhage
- Unexpected deterioration after surgery