Removal of 18 cases of tuberculum sellae meningiomas by anterior interhemispheric approach
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1008-6706.2012.09.023
- VernacularTitle:前纵裂入路切除鞍结节脑膜瘤18例临床分析
- Author:
Guangpu LIU
;
Wei HU
;
Jinsong LI
;
Jingquan ZHANG
;
Miaoquan LUO
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Anterior interhemispheric approach;
Meningiomas
- From:
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy
2012;19(9):1327-1328
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To summarize the surgery effect of removal of tuberculum sellae meningiomas by anterior interhemispheric approach.Methods The data of 18 cases of removal of tuberculum sellae meningiomas by anterior interhemispheric approach were analyzed retrospectively.Results Simpson grade Ⅰ resection was achieved in 5 cases;grade Ⅱ in 10 cases and grade Ⅲ in 3 cases.15 patients were followed up for 6 months to 7 years,3.1 years on average.6 patients recovered normal ability in work and life,6 patients' symptom was improved after sugery,3 patients' postoperative visual acuity remained unchanged,2 patients got the result of medium disability and 1 patient died.Conclusion Large tuberculum sellae meningiomas that grows anteriorly and superiorly can be well exposed through anterior interhemispheric approach,the amount of page pull is reduced,so the satisfactory sugical effect can be achieved.