Acknowledgment The authors wish to thank Ira J. Rampril for work on the previous edition of this chapter. Risk 10% of diagnosed brain neoplasms Peak incidence fourth to sixth decade of life Perioperative Risks Related to specific hormone-related effects, including…
Endocrine physiology encompasses processes that range from master regulation by the pituitary gland to the much larger pancreas, which controls energy utilization processes of the body. This chapter reviews normal endocrine physiology and pathophysiology, as well as the basic anesthetic…
Acknowledgment The authors wish to acknowledge the contributions to the previous edition of this chapter by Daniel Roke and John Algren. Risk Prevalence ranges from 1:2500 births in white population to 1:17,000 in African Americans; prevalence growing faster than incidence…