Transnasal transsphenoidal excision for pituitary adenomas: A report of 70 cases
- VernacularTitle:单鼻孔-经蝶窦入路切除垂体腺瘤70例报告
- Author:
Guofu ZHANG
;
Shaoya YIN
;
Yang CHEN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Nasal septum;
Transsphenoidal;
Pituitary adenoma;
Operation
- From:
Chinese Journal of Minimally Invasive Surgery
2005;0(07):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
95%) was performed in 62 cases, a subtotal resection (76%~95%) was performed in 6 cases, and a partial resection (≤75%), 2 cases. No peri-operative deaths occurred. Transient diabetes insipidus was noted in 24 cases and was cured within 3 weeks after operation. Nasal cerebrospinal fluid leakage was observed in 8 cases, 5 of which spontaneously recovered after 2 weeks of bed rest, and 3 of which were cured by lumbar cistern drainage. Follow-up observations for 3 months ~ 2 years (mean, 7 months) in 48 cases found 2 cases of recurrence. Conclusions Transnasal transseptal transsphenoidal approach adenomectomy is an effective and minimally invasive procedure, with simplicity to performance, short operative time and fewer complications.
