ESPE Abstracts

Background: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a frequent cause of endocrine dysfunctions. However, studies in children are scarce.Objective and hypotheses: To determine pituitary function in children after TBI. To analyze risk factors related with endocrine dysfunctions after 12 months follow up.Method: A prospective study of endocrine function in children after head injury was performed. Data was collected for baseline Glasgow coma ...