Incidence and Risk Factors for Hyponatremia in Postoperative Spinal Surgery Patients.

Journal: Spine surgery and related research
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Abstract

INTRODUCTION: The incidence of hyponatremia after orthopedic surgery is high. Hyponatremia may prolong hospitalization and increase mortality, but few reports have identified risk factors for hyponatremia after spinal surgery. This study aims to determine the incidence and risk factors for hyponatremia after spinal surgery.

Authors

  • Masato Sanada
    Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kagoshima University, Kagoshima, Japan.
  • Hiroyuki Tominaga
    Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kagoshima University, Kagoshima, Japan.
  • Ichiro Kawamura
    Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kagoshima University, Kagoshima, Japan.
  • Hiroto Tokumoto
    Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kagoshima University, Kagoshima, Japan.
  • Takuma Ogura
    Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kagoshima University, Kagoshima, Japan.
  • Noboru Taniguchi
    Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kagoshima University, Kagoshima, Japan.

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