Variability in perioperative management of pheochromocytoma in Canada.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Despite recent consensus guidelines, there is substantial variability in the management of pheochromocytomas. Our study aimed to characterize the current state of perioperative pheochromocytoma management by Canadian surgeons.

Methods

A 23-item online survey was sent to Canadian surgeons who perform adrenalectomies for pheochromocytoma. We assessed personal and institutional practices, including preoperative and postoperative management.

Results

National response rate was 51.8%. Surgeons from nine provinces responded; the majority were general surgeons (70.4%). Reviewing pheochromocytoma patients at a multidisciplinary tumor board was not routine practice (12%) and only 42.3% consistently referred patients for genetic testing. Preoperative α- and β-blocka

SUBMITTER: Qu LC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11404682 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature