Physiologic Mechanisms of Water and Electrolyte Disturbances After Transsphenoidal Pituitary Surgery

摘要

BackgroundDisturbances in water and electrolyte homeostasis are common after transsphenoidal surgery. These disorders are variable and unpredictable, increasing patient risk and complicating postsurgical treatment. Clinically, it is generally accepted that damage to the pituitary is the cause, but the mechanisms behind the response variability and underlying pathophysiology remain unknown.