Adrenal insufficiency secondary to postoperative bilateral adrenal haemorrhage
Cramer, M.J.; Haitjema, T.; Ernst, J.M.; de Maat, C.E.
Netherlands Journal of Medicine 45(1): 21-24
1994
ISSN/ISBN: 0300-2977 PMID: 8065480 Document Number: 438332
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.