Profound postanesthetic hypoglycemia attributable to glucocorticoid deficiency in 2 dogs

Glucocorticoid deficiency was diagnosed as the cause of severe postanesthetic hypoglycemia in 2 dogs. Prior signs of systemic illness were not described in either dog; however, preoperative hematologic findings were consistent with glucocorticoid deficiency. Fasting hypoglycemia is a possible compli...

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Published in:Canadian veterinary journal 1999-07, Vol.40 (7), p.497-500
Main Authors: Lane, I.F, Matwichuk, C.L, Carpenter, L.G, Behrend, E.N
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
adrenal gland diseases
Adrenocorticotropic Hormone - blood
anesthesia
Anesthesia - adverse effects
Anesthesia - veterinary
Animals
blood chemistry
Blood Glucose - analysis
case studies
deficiency
Dogs
Electrolytes - blood
Female
glucocorticoids
Glucocorticoids - deficiency
hematologic tests
hematology
Hydrocortisone - blood
hypoglycemia
Hypoglycemia - blood
Hypoglycemia - etiology
Hypoglycemia - veterinary
Male
Orchiectomy
Ovariectomy
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Summary:Glucocorticoid deficiency was diagnosed as the cause of severe postanesthetic hypoglycemia in 2 dogs. Prior signs of systemic illness were not described in either dog; however, preoperative hematologic findings were consistent with glucocorticoid deficiency. Fasting hypoglycemia is a possible complication of chronic adrenal insufficiency primarily because of impaired gluconeogenesis.
ISSN:0008-5286