Minim Invas Neurosur

The most recent articles from: December 2000

  • Minim Invas Neurosur · Dec 2000

    Case Reports

    Transient hyponatriemia complicated by seizures after endoscopic third ventriculostomy.

    We present an infant who underwent endoscopic third ventriculostomy due to symptomatic hydrocephalus secondary to aqueductal stenosis. This is the first reported case of inappropriate secretion of antidiuretic hormone complicated by hyponatriemia and seizures following endoscopic surgery. The possibility of such a neuroendoscopic complication should alert neurosurgeons and close observation of serum electrolytes is highly recommended in the acute postoperative period, particularly in infants.

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