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Document Type : Article In Journal 
Document Title :
Primary hyperaldosteronism treated by radiofrequency ablation.
المعامل باستئصال تردّد الرّاديو الهيبرالدوستيرونيزم الرّئيسيّ
 
Subject : Primary hyperaldosteronism treated by radiofrequency ablation. 
Document Language : English 
Abstract : This is a report of a 57-year-old Jordanian man who had uncontrolled hypertension and hypokalemia. He was diagnosed to have primary hyperaldosteronism with left adrenal adenoma. Traditionally, surgical resection of the adrenal gland whether by laparotomy or laparoscopic procedures would have been considered at this point. However, the treating team elected radiofrequency ablation of the left adrenal in view of the fact that this facility and the expertise was available in the hospital; in addition, this procedure required a shorter duration of hospitalization, was less expensive, and was less invasive. Subsequently, the patients blood pressure improved to 120/75 mm Hg and his anti-hypertensive medications were reduced. Serum aldosterone and computed tomography scan of adrenals improved. We are reporting this case as it is the first time such modalities in the treatment of adrenal adenoma was used. 
ISSN : 1319-1004 
Journal Name : Medical Science Journal 
Volume : 25 
Issue Number : 11 
Publishing Year : 1423 AH
2004 AD 
Article Type : Article 
Added Date : Monday, February 7, 2011 

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Researcher Name (Arabic)Researcher Name (English)Researcher TypeDr GradeEmail
عبدالرحمن الشيخalshaik, abdulrhman ResearcherDoctorate 

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