Open Access<p>Adrenal Artery Ablation for the Treatment of Hypercortisolism Based on Adrenal Venous Sampling: A Potential Therapeutic Strategy</p>
Author(s) -
Qing Zhou,
Xiaoli Liu,
Hexuan Zhang,
Zhigang Zhao,
Qiang Li,
Hongbo He,
Zhiming Zhu,
Zhencheng Yan
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
diabetes, metabolic syndrome and obesity
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.853
H-Index - 43
ISSN - 1178-7007
DOI - 10.2147/dmso.s262092
Subject(s) - medicine , adrenal gland , adrenalectomy , adrenal adenoma , ablation , adenoma , hydrocortisone , adrenocortical adenoma , urinary system , surgery , radiology
Hypercortisolism is characterized by metabolic disorders and high mortality rates. Adrenalectomy and medical therapies are considered major treatment options. However, some patients, especially young patients, are strongly against undergoing surgery in case of secondary hypocortisolism or relapses that require replacement supplements or pharmacological interventions. In such cases, alternative therapies are needed to treat hypercortisolism.