Clinical study on craniopharyngioma resection via fronto-basal interhemisheric approach

VernacularTitle:额底纵裂入路切除颅咽管瘤的临床研究
Author: Zhijun BAO ; Ji XU ; Zhiguo WANG ; Ke WANG ; Lin ZHU ; Shiwen GUO
Keywords: Craniopharyngioma; Microsurgery; Retrospective studies; Fronto- basal interhemisheric approach
From: Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2016;39(12):1098-1101
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To explore the operational methods and effect of craniopharyngioma resection via fronto-basal interhemisheric approach. Methods The clinical data of 31 patients who had underwent craniopharyngioma resection via fronto- basal interhemisheric approach were analyzed retrospectively. Results The saddle area structures of all the 31 patients were revealed well. The tumor total resection was in 19 cases (61.3%), and the tumor subtotal resection was in 12 cases (38.7%). The vision and field of vision after surgery were improved. Six cases (19.4% ) presented electrolyte disturbance, and 15 cases (48.4%) presented diabetes insipidus. Conclusions The fronto-basal interhemisheric approach can clearly expose the anatomical structures in midline and saddle area. This approach is safe and effective for craniopharyngioma resection.