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ea0015p254 | Pituitary | SFEBES2008

Early polyuria and diabetes insipidus (DI) following transsphenoidal surgery and their relationship to chronic DI

Gupta Rajesh , Bhatt Sonia , Bullock PM , McGregor AM , Thomas NW , Aylwin SJB

Background and aims: Diabetes insipidus (DI) is a common complication after transsphenoidal surgery (TSS), but resolves in the majority of patients. We determined the osmolalities and timing of DI most that best predicted long-term outcome.Methods: Case series study randomly including 54 patients out of total 99 patients who underwent transsphenoidal surgery over 18 months. Follow up information was ascertained from clinic review or by telephone intervie...