APP Master Sessions-Endocrinology in Neurosurgery

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In this video, Dr. Donegan discusses the topic of endocrinology in neurosurgical patients. She explains that endocrine issues often arise in patients with traumatic brain injury, subarachnoid hemorrhage, radiation therapy, or surgery. She focuses on the importance of cortisol deficiency in these patients and the need to pay attention to symptoms such as hypotension, hypoglycemia, and hyponatremia. Dr. Donegan also discusses diabetes insipidus and SIADH, which are common posterior pituitary abnormalities in neurosurgical patients. She explains how to diagnose and manage these conditions. Overall, Dr. Donegan emphasizes the need to assess and treat hormone deficiencies in neurosurgical patients to improve their outcomes and quality of life.

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Diane M. Donegan, MD, MSC

Keywords

endocrinology

neurosurgical patients

cortisol deficiency

diabetes insipidus

SIADH

hormone deficiencies