Hypertensive attack induced by dexamethasone during induction of anesthesia in a patient with an adrenal pheochromocytoma: a case report

Abstract Background Dexamethasone is used perioperatively as an antiemetic for postoperative nausea and vomiting. Evidence and mechanism linking dexamethasone and hypertensive attack of pheochromocytoma during anesthesia have not been reported. Case description We report a case of a hypertensive att...

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Main Authors: Shuichiro Kurita, Yoshinori Kamiya
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2022-08-01
Series:JA Clinical Reports
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40981-022-00547-y