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ea0026p217 | Pituitary | ECE2011

Pituitary gland function following craniocerebral trauma III° in younger patients

Hampel R , Ziems S , Zingler Ch , Gabert A

Objects: Based on the recently published literature, the incidence of single- or multi-axis anterior pituitary insufficiency following severe craniocerebral injury was between 33 and 68%. The mean patient age was between 36 and 45 years.Methods: Using a prospective and standardized protocol, we investigated anterior and posterior pituitary function following craniocerebral injury III° (determined by Glasgow Coma Score) in 35 young patients 14–4...