Predictors and Rates of Delayed Symptomatic Hyponatremia after Transsphenoidal Surgery: A Systemastic Review

Age, gender, tumor size, rate of decline of blood sodium, and Cushing disease are potential predictors of DSH. By identifying patients at high risk for DSH, preventative efforts can be implemented in the perioperative setting to reduce the incidence of potentially catastrophic hyponatremia following transsphenoidal surgery.