ea0041ep911 | Pituitary - Clinical | ECE2016
Gonzalez-Molero Inmaculada
, Gonzalo-Marin Monserrat
, Selfa Silvia Maraver
, Garcia Laura Gonzalez
, Naghib Rida
, Romero Stella Gonzalez
, Arnes Juan Garcia
, Arraez Miguel Angel
, Tinahones Francisco
Adrenal insufficiency is a common complication of transsphenoidal surgery (TSS) for pituitary adenoma. It is very important to identify patients requiring glucocorticoid replacement, minimising risks of adrenal insufficiency.Aim: To assess the performance of early (3° day) post-TSS 08:00 a.m. cortisol measurement to detect and exclude secondary adrenal insufficiency.Methods: We selected patients undergoing TSS in our hospital ...