| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3158746 | Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | 2007 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Patients undergoing extensive oral and maxillofacial surgery exhibit marked decrease in serum thyroid hormones. Stress response, anesthesia, and perioperative fasting may be decisive factors eliciting this response. These metabolic derangements do not deteriorate the clinical outcome and subsequently may be an adaptive response for energy preservation in various organs.
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Authors
Theodosios MD, DDS, Annete MD, Nikos DDS, Eustathios MD, Iordanis MD, Dimitrios DDS, Chrisanthos MD, Antonia MD, Vasilios MD, DEEA, Costantinos MD, Christina MD, DDS,