Endoscopic transcavernous approach for functional pituitary adenomas.
Acta Neurochir (Wien)
; 166(1): 273, 2024 Jun 19.
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| ID: mdl-38890156
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Invasion of the CS is one of the limiting factors for total resection for PitNet tumors with cure rates less than 30%. Extended approaches may be considered in selective and well-studied cases of secreting adenomas.METHOD:
We describe the key steps of the endoscopic transcavernous approach for functional pituitary adenomas with a video illustration. The surgical anatomy is described along with the advantages and limitations of this approach.CONCLUSION:
A detailed knowledge of CS anatomy and familiarity with this surgical approach acquired in the laboratory is essential. Proper instrumentation is critical to decrease the risks of vascular injury.Key words
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Pituitary Neoplasms
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Adenoma
Limits:
Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Acta Neurochir (Wien)
Year:
2024
Document type:
Article
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