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    Anaesthesia. 2005 Jan;60(1):81-4.

    Postoperative course and anabolic-androgenic steroid abuse -- a case report.

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    Department of Sports Medicine, University of Physical Education, Wroclaw, Poland. medras@endo.am.wroc.pl

    Abstract

    It is estimated that 80% of weight lifters and body-builders take anabolic-androgenic steroids. Their long-term use is associated with a variety of pathological conditions and premature death. Anabolic-androgenic steroid abuse may lead to changes in the presentation and progression of some conditions. It remains unclear whether anabolic steroids should be given to patients with a history of abuse of these drugs who are to undergo surgery. We report on a fatal outcome following surgery in a 48-year-old weight lifter.

    PMID:
    15601278
    [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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