2010•Zhongguo linchuang yixueRequires access
Extended Endoscopic Endonasal Transsphenoidal Approach for Resection of Craniopharyngiomas in the Suprasellar Region and Third Ventricle
Yu Yong
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Abstract
Objective:To investigate the feasibility and efficacy of purely extended endoscopic endonasal transsphenoidal approach(EEETA) for craniopharyngiomas in the suprasellar region and third ventricle.Methods: A female patient with a craniopharyngioma in the suprasellar region and third ventricle was resected using a purely EEETA.Results: The tumor was resected totally.The follow-up study was carried out for 6 months.The patient had a normal life with compensatory endocrine substitution therapy.Conclusions: EEETA for resection of craniopharyngiomas in the suprasellar region and third ventricle is safe and effect,which is a novel and minimally invasive approach for selected craniopharyngiomas.