2004•Chinese Journal of Modern Operative SurgeryRequires access
Pituitary Adenoma Resection by Endonasal Transsphenoidal Approach
Yunjie Wang
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Abstract
Objective To assess the effect of endonasal transsphenoidal surgery for pituitary adenoma. Methods 20 patients underwent pituitary adenoma resection by endonasal transsphenoidal approach. There were 8 patients with micro adenoma(10 mm), 8 patients with little adenoma(10～20 mm), 3 patients with big adenoma(20～30 mm) and 1 patients with macro adenoma(30 mm). The pathologic diagnosis is PRL adenoma (9 cases), GH adenoma (6 cases) and ACTH adenoma (5 cases). Results All patients were followed up for 2 to 10 months without complication. The clinical symptoms improved postoperatively. Conclusion It is an effective, less trauma surgery for pituitary adenoma resection by endonasal transsphenoidal approach without or with less complications.