Long-term outcome of trans-sphenoidal surgery for Cushing’s disease in Indian patients
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DOI: 10.1007/s00701-018-3736-0
Abstract: BackgroundThe results of trans-sphenoidal surgery (TSS) in Cushing’s disease (CD) vary widely depending upon patient characteristics as well as surgical experience. Patients in India are often referred late to referral centers. We studied the rates… read more here.
Keywords: cushing disease; sphenoidal surgery; long term; tss ... See more keywords
Going beyond scoring systems for cavernous sinus involvement in trans-sphenoidal pituitary surgery
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DOI: 10.1007/s00701-019-03890-9
Abstract: Dear Editor, We read with great interest the work by Serra et al. [5], which addresses a widespread need in trans-sphenoidal pituitary surgery: the availability of a simple and reliable scoring system to predict extent… read more here.
Keywords: trans sphenoidal; cavernous sinus; sinus involvement; pituitary surgery ... See more keywords
Unusual presentation of vasospasm masking underlying pseudoaneurysm following Endoscopic Trans Sphenoidal Surgery in pituitary Macroadenoma - A case report.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2019.07.176
Abstract: Vascular complications during Trans Sphenoidal Surgery (TSS) can be devastating. Direct vascular injury during surgery can lead to various complications including pseudoaneurysm formation. Post-operative hematoma and direct vascular handling due to arachnoid tear can induce… read more here.
Keywords: surgery; sphenoidal surgery; vasospasm; pituitary macroadenoma ... See more keywords
Carotid-cavernous fistula after transsphenoidal surgery: A rare but challenging complication.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2019.10.194
Abstract: BACKGROUND Carotid-cavernous fistula (CCF) is a rare complication after trans-sphenoidal surgery. METHODS The aim of this article is to report a case of CCF after the endoscopic resection of a growth hormone (GH) secreting pituitary… read more here.
Keywords: surgery; cavernous fistula; complication; trans sphenoidal ... See more keywords
Preoperative clonidine use in trans-sphenoidal pituitary adenoma surgeries – a randomized controlled trial
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DOI: 10.1080/02688697.2016.1220501
Abstract: Abstract Background: Pituitary masses are common lesions accounting for about 15–20% of all brain tumours. Oozing blood is an annoyance in microscopic sublabial trans-sphenoidal approach for these masses. There have been many ways of reducing… read more here.
Keywords: trial; pituitary adenoma; group; clonidine ... See more keywords
Cushing's disease: The desmopressin test as a compelling predictive marker of long-term remission after trans-sphenoidal surgery.
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DOI: 10.1530/eje-20-0261
Abstract: Trans-sphenoidal surgery (TSS) is the treatment of choice in Cushing's disease. However, recurrence rates are substantial and currently there are no robust predictors of late prognosis. As accumulating evidence challenge the accuracy of the traditionally… read more here.
Keywords: cushing disease; sphenoidal surgery; endocrinology; desmopressin test ... See more keywords
Dexmedetomidine could enhance surgical satisfaction in Trans-sphenoidal resection of pituitary adenoma.
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DOI: 10.23736/s0390-5616.16.02792-2
Abstract: BACKGROUND Excessive bleeding is an unwanted complication of trans-sphenoidal resection of pituitary adenoma due to increases in intracranial pressure (ICP) and hemodynamic instability. Dexmedetomidine (Dex) anα2-agonists is the drug of choice in intensive care units… read more here.
Keywords: resection pituitary; pituitary adenoma; trans sphenoidal; sphenoidal resection ... See more keywords
Reappraising the Role of Trans-Sphenoidal Surgery in Prolactin-Secreting Pituitary Tumors
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DOI: 10.3390/cancers13133252
Abstract: Simple Summary Prolactinomas constitute a subgroup of pituitary adenomas for which there are several treatment options. Dopamine agonists (DA), since their introduction, have shown a strong efficacy both in the control of hyperprolactinemia and of… read more here.
Keywords: prolactinomas; surgery; sphenoidal surgery; treatment ... See more keywords
Surgical outcome of trans-sphenoidal approach to pituitary adenoma in adult patients: 10 years experience in northwest of Iran
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DOI: 10.47176/mjiri.35.88
Abstract: Background: Pituitary adenoma (PA) is a frequent intracranial lesion, that needs surgical evacuation. In this study, we evaluated the surgical outcome of PA treated via endoscopic and microscopic trans-sphenoidal approach. Methods: In this retrospective cross-sectional… read more here.
Keywords: sphenoidal approach; surgical outcome; pituitary adenoma; trans sphenoidal ... See more keywords