ea0035p720 | Neuroendocrinology | ECE2014
Winzeler Bettina
, Nigro Nicole
, Zweifel Christian
, Arici Birsen
, Bally Martina
, Blum Claudine
, Kelly Christopher
, Mariani Luigi
, Landolt Hans
, Schuetz Philipp
, Mueller Beat
, Christ-Crain Mirjam
Introduction: Postoperative diabetes insipidus (DI) remains a common complication after pituitary surgery. AVP measurement might contribute to a straightforward diagnosis, though, its measurement is cumbersome. Copeptin, the stable C-terminal glycopeptide of the AVP prohormone, is a reliable surrogate of AVP.We aimed to elucidate whether copeptin is a helpful marker in the diagnostic approach of postoperative DI.Methods/design: Pro...