Anesthetic management in patients with pheochromocytoma.

In expert hands, perioperative mortality of elective removal of pheochromocytoma can almost be completely eliminated. Isoflurane and enflurane plus nitrous oxide have proved to be suitable anesthetic agents and there are potent drugs for the treatment of intraoperative cardiovascular disturbances. The major factor responsible for mortality reduction is a well-balanced pre-, peri- and postoperative fluid replacement.