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Postoperative hormonal variation
| Day after surgery | Dexamethasone given | Cortisol (μg/dl) | ACTH (pg/ml) | Urinary Cortisol (mcg/24 hrs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yes | 4.1 | 7.4 | |
| 2 | Yes | 1.9 | 5.31 | |
| 3* | No | 1.4 | 5.11 | <3 |
| 4* | No | 1.3 | <5 | <3 |
| 5* | No | 1.4 | 5.9 | <3 |
| 6* | No | 1.1 | 5.8 | <3 |
| 7* | No | <1 | 6 | <3 |
| 8+* | No | <1 | 5 to 7 | <3 |
without exogenous glucocorticoid administration
