During the study period 89 patients were observed. The mean age was 36 years. 19 patients had primary hormonal dysfunction. Major defects included growth hormone dysfunction, hypogonadism and diabetes insipidus. This is the third largest study worldwide. The incidence of chronic hypopituitarism after TBI was higher than the authors expected.
During the study period 89 patients were observed. The mean age was 36 years. 19 patients had primary hormonal dysfunction. Major defects included growth hormone dysfunction, hypogonadism and diabetes insipidus. This is the third largest study worldwide. The incidence of chronic hypopituitarism after TBI was higher than the authors expected. (en)