High prevalence of endocrine disturbances in patients after traumatic brain injury during early rehabilitation

• Published in: Experimental and Clinical Endocrinology & Diabetes
• Main Authors: Seufert, J, Laubner, K, Steube, D
• Format: Conference Proceeding
• Language: English
• Published: 28.02.2006

Objectives: Endocrine changes after traumatic brain injury (TBI) frequently remain unrecognized due to nonspecific clinical symptoms and masking by TBI sequelae. Early diagnosis and adequate hormone replacement therapy, however, are important to prevent endocrine emergencies and improve rehabilitati...