Anaesthesia for Conn's syndrome

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Abstract
We describe the peri‐operative management of two patients undergoing bilateral adrenalectomy for Conn's syndrome; one using an open surgical approach and the other a laparoscopic technique. The first patient, aged 64 years, died of a myocardial infarction 5 days postoperatively; the second, aged 29 years, had an uneventful recovery. The pre‐operative preparation, peroperative management and postoperative care of these patients are detailed, and the pathophysiology and clinical management of Conn's syndrome are reviewed.