Acute adrenal crisis after orthopedic surgery for pathologic fracture

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Adrenal crisis after surgical procedure is a rare but potentially catastrophic life-threatening event. Its manifestations, such as hypotension, tachycardia, hypoxia, and fever mimic the other more common postoperative complications....

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Main Authors: Hashimoto Nobuyuki, Sonoda Shunji, Chun Bang-mi, Moriguchi Yu, Nanno Katsuhiko, Takenaka Satoshi, Naka Norifumi, Tsukamoto Yoshitane, Araki Nobuhito
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-03-01
Series:World Journal of Surgical Oncology
Online Access:http://www.wjso.com/content/5/1/27