Journal Reviews

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Predictors of diabetes insipidus post-hypophysectomy

3 March 2021 | | ENTA-Rhinology / Sinus, ENTA-Skull Base Surgery | Craniopharyngioma, Desmopressin (dDAVP), Diabetes insipidus, Pituitary adenoma, Rathke cleft cyst, Transsphenoidal surgery

Transient diabetes insipidus (DI) after pituitary surgery is not uncommon and its diagnosis fairly obvious. Permanent DI is rare and often depends on the neurosurgeon’s experience. This retrospective study describes a large series of patients with majority undergoing endoscopic transsphenoidal...