Table 2. Hormone levels of patients at different times of the day.
| Parameter | All | Postsurgical AI | Non-postsurgical AI | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACTH, <7.2 pg/mL | ||||
| 08:00 | 20/27 | 9/9 | 11/18 | 0.0297 |
| 16:00 | 21/25 | 8/8 | 13/17 | 0.1344 |
| 00:00 | 23/25 | 8/8 | 15/17 | 0.3118 |
| Plasma cortisol level, mmol/L | ||||
| 08:00 | 372.84±126.43 | 399.24±82.26 | 359.63±143.90 | 0.4537 |
| 16:00 | 303.90±163.84 | 338.76±125.99 | 285.45±181.50 | 0.4411 |
| 00:00 | 210.97±112.12 | 285.17±122.01 | 169.23±83.74 | 0.0098 |
| Urine cortisol, μg/24 h | 422.65±216.79 | 473.55±312.40 | 386.30±131.91 | 0.5181 |
AI, adrenal insufficiency; ACTH, adrenocorticotropic hormone.