[Ventriculostomy of the third ventricle and diabetes insipidus].

Abstract

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.

• Authors: C Di Roio, C Mottolese, V Cayrel, P Berlier, F Artru
• Journal: Annales francaises d'anesthesie et de reanimation (Ann Fr Anesth Reanim) Vol. 18 Issue 7 Pg. 776-8 (Aug 1999) ISSN: 0750-7658 [Print] France
• Vernacular Title: Ventriculostomie du troisième ventricule et diabète insipide.
• PMID: 10486630 (Publication Type: Case Reports, English Abstract, Journal Article)

Topics

• Child, Preschool
• Dandy-Walker Syndrome (complications, surgery)
• Diabetes Insipidus (etiology)
• Humans
• Hydrocephalus (etiology, surgery)
• Male
• Postoperative Complications (physiopathology)
• Ventriculostomy (adverse effects)