a third phase of diabetes insipidus develops if >80-90% of the AVP-secreting neuronal cell bodies in the hypothalamus have degenerated (the figure shows normal AVP-secreting neurons). Abbreviation ...

Treatment of postoperative diabetes insipidus should be individualized ( Box 1). Optimally, patients should be monitored for the development of polyuria or hypo-osmolality. Fluid intake and output ...