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Gastroenterology (Expert Forum)
Elevated liver enzymes in operating room personnel
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
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Elevated liver enzymes in operating room personnel
by Sndmn, Sep 14, 2006 12:00AM
Hi, I have had an elevated ALT and GGT sometimes as high as 3X upper limit of normal. After extensive testing by a liver specialist which was all negative except for liver biopsies which showed progressive scarring, he determined that the elevated enzymes were due to exposure to anesthetic agents—I am an anesthesiologist. I have since left the operating room and the enzymes have normalized. Are you aware of similar cases or are there other forum participants with a similar story?
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Sep 15, 2006 12:00AM
, Sep 15, 2006 12:00AM
You clearly have had a comprehensive evaluation for the elevated liver enzymes.
I am not aware of specific cases where working in an OR can lead to this finding. Exposure or inhalation of medications or toxins would be a possibly way this can happen - although it would be rare and I could not find any reported cases.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
kevinmd_
I am not aware of specific cases where working in an OR can lead to this finding. Exposure or inhalation of medications or toxins would be a possibly way this can happen - although it would be rare and I could not find any reported cases.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
kevinmd_
