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Transnasal transsphenoidal (TNTS) resection of pituitary tumors involves wide fluctuation in hemodynamic parameter and causes hypertension and tachycardia due to intense noxious stimuli during various stages of surgery. None of routinely used anesthetic agents effectively blunts the undesirable hemodynamic responses, and therefore usually there is a need to use increased doses of anesthetic agents. Dexmedetomidine (DEX) an α-2 adrenergic receptor agonist, because its sympatholytic and antinociceptive properties may ensure optimal intraoperative hemodynamic stability during critical moments of surgical manipulation. In addition, DEX reduced the anesthetic requirement with rapid recovery at the end of surgery. The main aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of DEX on perioperative hemodynamics, anesthetic requirements


Clinical Trial Description

DEX as an anesthetic adjuvant improved hemodynamic stability and decreased anesthetic requirements in patients undergoing TNTS resection of pituitary tumor. In addition, DEX provided better surgical field exposure conditions and early recovery from anesthesia ;


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NCT number NCT03132259
Study type Interventional
Source Mahidol University
Contact Saipin Muangman, physician
Phone 6681 3747786
Email saipinnoolek@gmail.com
Status Recruiting
Phase Phase 4
Start date May 2016
Completion date June 2018

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