Risk factors for postoperative hypokalemia in patients undergoing endoscopic pituitary adenoma resection: a retrospective cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Currently, endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery is the primary approach for treating pituitary tumors. While endoscopic surgery offers numerous advantages, it also comes with a series of potential surgical complications. Postoperative hypokalemia is a common complication, with mild cases presenting with atypical symptoms such as dizziness, headache, fatigue, and constipation, while severe cases can lead to arrhythmias, rhabdomyolysis, and even death. Therefore, early identification of risk factors for postoperative hypokalemia is crucial. This study aims to analyze the risk factors for hypokalemia after endoscopic pituitary tumor resection.

Methods and materials

This study included 168 patients who underwent endoscopic resection of pituitary tumors between 2019 and

SUBMITTER: Li M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11580676 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature