Cardiac bypass surgery with haemorrhagic endocrine sequelae

Postgrad Med J. 1987 Jun;63(740):489-92. doi: 10.1136/pgmj.63.740.489.

Abstract

Cardiac bypass surgery is associated with changes in haemostatis which can lead to bleeding. This report highlights two examples of such bleeding which led to unusual clinical presentations and endocrinological consequences: adrenal and pituitary haemorrhage.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adrenal Gland Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Adrenal Gland Diseases / etiology*
  • Adult
  • Coronary Artery Bypass / adverse effects*
  • Hemorrhage / diagnostic imaging
  • Hemorrhage / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Pituitary Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Pituitary Diseases / etiology*
  • Pituitary Gland / diagnostic imaging
  • Radiography, Abdominal
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed