[Ventriculostomy of the third ventricle and diabetes insipidus].
We report the case of a 2-year-old child who sustained a permanent diabetes insipidus following a third ventriculostomy for hydrocephalus from a Dandy-Walker syndrome. Ventriculostomy, used for therapy of non-communicating hydrocephalus, can cause complications such as diabetes insipidus. The latter has rarely been reported and is usually transient. Following ventriculostomy, a close postoperative surveillance is essential, especially in children.
Di Roio
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Département d'anesthésie-réanimation, hôpital neurologique et neurochirurgical Pierre Wertheimer, Lyon, France.
Mottolese
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Cayrel
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Berlier
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Artru
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D002675:Child, Preschool; D003616:Dandy-Walker Syndrome / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery; D003919:Diabetes Insipidus / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D006849:Hydrocephalus / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000503:physiopathology; D014696:Ventriculostomy / Q000009:adverse effects*