Non-extirpation methods of suppressing adrenal gland hyperfunction in severe course of arterial hypertension

The authors report on using cryodestruction of the adrenals in 30 patients. Four patients died during the postoperative period. The operation of cryodestruction of the adrenals is considered by the authors to be technically simpler than resection of the adrenals.

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Published in:	Vestnik hirurgii im. I.I. Grekova Vol. 142; no. 3; p. 40
Main Authors:	Kogan, A S, Kulikov, L K, Sokolov, B N, Lazerev, L M
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	Russian
Published:	Russia (Federation) 01-03-1989
Subjects:	Adrenal Glands - secretion Adrenal Glands - surgery Animals Cryosurgery Dogs Humans Hyperaldosteronism - complications Hyperaldosteronism - surgery Hypertension, Malignant - etiology Hypertension, Malignant - surgery Rabbits Rats
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Summary:	The authors report on using cryodestruction of the adrenals in 30 patients. Four patients died during the postoperative period. The operation of cryodestruction of the adrenals is considered by the authors to be technically simpler than resection of the adrenals.
ISSN:	0042-4625