Transient diabetes insipidus post endoscopic third ventriculostomy: Case report and literature review

ConclusionOverinflation of the balloon during ETV and subsequent hypothalamic injury can cause DI, a rare but potentially dangerous complication of this procedure. Postoperative surveillance and management of electrolytes disturbances is crucial to prevent any long term injury. ETV must be reconsidered if the prepontine cistern is not clearly patent to avoid complications.
Source: Interdisciplinary Neurosurgery - Category: Neurosurgery Source Type: research