Authors
Shahriar Atai, Markus Wiedmann, Daniel Dahlberg, Jens Bollerslev, Ansgar Heck
Published in
Acta neurochirurgica. Volume 167. Issue 1. Pages 223. Aug 18, 2025. Epub Aug 18, 2025.
Abstract
Re-intervention, either transsphenoidal surgery or radiotherapy, is suggested in patients who are not in remission after primary surgery for acromegaly; however, the evidence is weak. We aimed to assess the remission rate after re-intervention, and complications compared to a comparison group who had undergone primary interventions only.
Patients diagnosed with acromegaly between 2005-2021 at Oslo University Hospital were screened for inclusion. The study cohort included patients with two or more interventions. The comparison group included patients not in remission after primary surgery.
Of 223 patients with acromegaly, 42 underwent re-interventions (study cohort). At diagnosis, median age was 38 (IQR 29-48) years and 41 patients (98%) had a macroadenoma. The comparison group consisted of 49 patients, median age 54 (IQR 44-60) years and 37 (76%) had a macroadenoma at diagnosis. Re-interventions in the study cohort consisted of surgery, radiotherapy and a combination of these (22, 12 and eight patients). After re-interventions, 22 patients (52%) were in remission and 12 (29%) had reduced disease activity. Seven patients (17%) acquired new hormone deficiencies, two of them corticotroph deficiency. One patient in remission developed spinal fluid leakage and meningitis. There was no significant difference in complications after surgery between the study cohort and the comparison group.
Re-interventions were safe and resulted in remission or substantial improvement in most patients. Re-intervention should be considered for patients who would otherwise require lifelong medical treatment.
PMID:
40824314
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