The Trans-unilateral Nasal and Sphenoidal Approach to Pituitary Adenoma / 昆明医科大学学报

ABSTRACT

Objective To summarize the experience of the trans-unilateral nasal and sphenoidal approach to pituitary denomas.Methods 20 cases of pituitary adenomas were removed by the trans-unilateral nasal and sphenoid approach under operating microscope,of which there were 2 microadenoma patients,16 macroadenoma patients;2 giant pituitary adenoma patients.Results Of all the 20 patients,12 had total resection of tumor;4 had subtotal resection of tumor and 4 had part resection of tumor.All cases showed improvement.After the operation,3 had diabetes insipidus and 2 had CSF rhinorrhea,which had been cured by the time they left the hospital.Conclusion this method is minimally invasive with short operative distance,time and fewer complications.