Title: Removing pituitary Adenoma by nostril Transsphenoidal Approach
Abstract: Objective Summary of the use of nasal transsphenoidal approach for resection of pituitary adenoma surgery experience,choose to explore the indications,techniques and prevention of complications.Methods Retrespectivecy nasal transsphenoidal approach for pituitary adenoma resection eight cases of clinical data of patients.Micro-one cases of adenoma,six cases of macroadenoma,a huge one cases of adenoma.Results Were eight cases of surgical excision.1 cases of recurrence 3 years later,re-operation to cure.Follow-up in March to 3 annual cured for more than 3 months after MRI review no tumor recurrence.Conclusion The microsurgery through nostril transsphenoidal approach was a safe,effective method for treatment of pituitary adenomas,has advantages of mininsal trauma,short operative duration and quick postoperative recovery.
Key words:
Pituitary adenoma; Surgery; Transnasal approach; Transsphenoidal approach
Publication Year: 2009
Publication Date: 2009-10-25
Language: en
Type: article
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