Transsphenoidal chiasmapexy for correction of posthypophysectomy traction syndrome of optic chiasm. Case report.
Postoperative improvement occurred as a result of transsphenoidal chiasmapexy in a patient with posthypophysectomy visual loss. Traction injury of the optic chiasm may have been caused by a deficient diaphragma sellae and inadequate packing and repair of the sella floor. A cartilaginous seal is recommended.
D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007016:Hypophysectomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008722:Methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D009897:Optic Chiasm / Q000601:surgery*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000601:surgery*; D013101:Sphenoid Sinus; D014786:Vision Disorders / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*