The transnasal approach to advanced lesions of the sphenoid sinus and pituitary.
The techniques of transseptal transsphenoidal hypophysectomy are discussed in detail in this article. The span of disease that may be treated by this method in addition to the need for a team approach of otolaryngologists and neurosurgeons is illustrated with several pertinent case reports.
Beahm
E K
EK
Department of Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery, Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, Illinois.
Becker
S P
SP
Cerullo
L J
LJ
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D010255:Paranasal Sinus Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D010911:Pituitary Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D011859:Radiography; D013101:Sphenoid Sinus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*