The perioperative use of steroids including dexamethasone in hyperthyroidism
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1674-6090.2011.04.012
- VernacularTitle:地塞米松等药物在甲状腺功能亢进围手术期的应用及分析
- Author:
Li GOU
;
Qingjun ZHANG
;
Shuqiang ZUO
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Dexamethasone;
Hyperthyroidism;
Preoperative preparation
- From:
Journal of Endocrine Surgery
2011;05(4):253-254
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
ObjectiveTo explore the effects of steroids for hyperthyroidism management during the perioperative period. Methods198 cases were analyzed in terms of the perioperative use of steroids such as dexamethasone for hyperthyroidism. ResultsFT3 and FT4 decreased gradually to the nomal level after use of dexamethasone. 15 cases had hypokalemic limb paralysis, 2 cases had hyperthyroidism crises, 9 cases had transient numbness of mouth, lip and limb, and the rest resumed normal. ConclusionsThe use of steroids such as dexamethasone for hyperthyroidism can shorten the preoperative preparation time, improve the success rate, and reduce postoperative complications.
