| Topic: |
endocrine & metabolic diseases (en) |
| Title: |
Endocrine Surgery. |
| Author: |
Lal, G.; Clark, O.H. |
| Source: |
IN: Gardner, D.; Shoback, D., eds. Greenspan’s Basic and Clinical Endocrinology. 8th ed. Columbus, OH: McGraw Hill. 2007. pp 911-932. |
| Availability: |
Available from McGraw Hill. PO Box 182604, Columbus, OH 43272. Phone: 1-877-833-5524. Email: customer .service@mcgraw-hill.com. Website: www.mhprofessional.com. Price: $59.95. |
| Abstract: |
This chapter about endocrine surgery is from a textbook about endocrinology that describes the scientific principles and clinical management of patients with endocrine-related diseases and disorders. The authors provide an overview of the principles involved in the surgical therapy for many endocrine diseases. Topics covered include the thyroid gland, embryology and anatomy, indications for surgery, developmental thyroid abnormalities, hyperthyroidism, thyroiditis, goiter (nontoxic), thyroid nodules, thyroid cancer, the techniques used for thyroidectomy, the parathyroid gland, embryology and anatomy, primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT), persistent and recurrent primary hyperparathyroidism, secondary hyperparathyroidism, familial hyperparathyroidism, complications of parathyroid surgery, the adrenal (suprarenal) gland, primary hyperaldosteronism, hypercortisolism, adrenal cortical carcinoma, sex steroid excess, pheochromocytoma, adrenal incidentaloma, techniques used for adrenalectomy, the endocrine pancreas, tumorogenesis, insulinoma, gastrinoma (Zollinger-Ellison syndrome), vipoma (Verner-Morrison) syndrome, glucagonoma, somatostatinoma, and nonfunctioning pancreatic tumors. 5 figures. 10 tables. 47 references. |
| Format: |
Book Chapter |
| Language: |
English. |
| Major Keywords: |
Endocrine Diseases and Disorders. Physiology. Pathology. Endocrine System. Hormones. Patient Care Management. Surgery. Diagnosis. |
| Minor Keywords: |
Postoperative Complications. Preoperative Care. Thyroid Glands. Adrenal Glands. Pituitary Gland. Patient Selection. Surgical Techniques. Tumor. Anatomy. |
| Publication Number: |
ENBK10066 |
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