Adrenal insufficiency secondary to postoperative bilateral adrenal haemorrhage

M. J.M. Cramer, Tj Haitjema, J. M.P.G. Ernst, C. E.M. de Maat*

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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 languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)21-24
Number of pages4
JournalNetherlands Journal of Medicine
Volume45
Issue number1
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jul 1994

Keywords

  • Adrenal haemorrhage
  • Unexpected deterioration after surgery

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