Prevalence of pituitary dysfunction after aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pituitary dysfunction (PD) is a common complication after aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH). The prevalence of PD varies widely at a global level and no recent meta-analysis is available. Therefore, the aim of our systematic review and meta-analysis was to summarize the updated estimates of worldwide prevalence of PD after aSAH.

Methods

Scopus, Embase, Web of Science, and PubMed databases were used to comprehensively search the appropriate literature and a random-effects meta-analysis on the results of the available studies was performed. The heterogeneity in the prevalence estimates was evaluated by subgroup analysis in terms of types of PD, and acute and chronic phases of aSAH. The onset of PD within 6 months after aSAH was considered as acute, while tha

SUBMITTER: Song X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10116717 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature