Trans-sphenoid approach microsurgery for pituitary adenomas in 22 cases
- VernacularTitle:经蝶入路显微手术治疗垂体腺瘤22例
- Author:
Xinqiang LIANG
;
Guangyan JIANG
;
Xingzhi SONG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Pituitary adenoma;
Microsurgery
- From:
Chinese Journal of Minimally Invasive Surgery
2001;0(03):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To study the significance of trans-sphenoid approach microsurgery in the management of pituitary adenomas. Methods Clinical data of 22 cases of pituitary adenomas treated by trans-sphenoid approach microsurgery in this hospital from January 1990 to December 2001 were analyzed retrospectively. Results The total resection rate was 68.2% (15/22). Follow- up in 17 cases for 1～13 years showed that different degree of improvement was achieved in the 12 cases of impairment in vision or visual field,but no recovery was obtained in the 5 cases of blindness. Conclusions Trans-sphenoid approach microsurgery is a minimally invasive, safe and effective method for the treatment of pituitary adenomas.
