Recognition and Practice of Hypopituitarism After Traumatic Brain Injury and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage in Japan: A Survey.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Individuals with traumatic brain injury (TBI) or subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) are at a high risk of hypopituitarism, and should benefit from early diagnosis and management. However, data on awareness, attitudes, and practices of physicians treating hypopituitarism post-TBI/SAH are limited. The objectives of this study were to gain an understanding of the awareness of Japanese neurosurgeons and endocrinologists towards hypopituitarism post-TBI/SAH and the need for pituitary function assessments in these patients; and to assess the practices and perspectives of these specialists on screening patients with this condition.

Methods

An observational, cross-sectional study was performed that included a Web-based survey of practicing neurosurgeons managing ≥ 1 new pati

SUBMITTER: Tahara S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10787670 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature