A modified incision for the trans-septal trans-sphenoidal approach to the pituitary.
The role of the otorhinolaryngologist in trans-septal trans-sphenoidal approach to hypophysectomy when undertaken conjointly with the neurosurgeon is to provide excellent and rapid exposure for the necessary neurosurgical manipulation. For the past two years at the King Fahd Hospital of the University in Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia, a modified incision for the trans-septal trans-sphenoidal approach to the skull base around the area of the sella turcica has been undertaken in eight cases. This incision may offer a good alternative to the standard hemi-transfixation incision.
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King Fahd Hospital of the University, Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D007016:Hypophysectomy / Q000379:methods*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009300:Nasal Septum / Q000601:surgery*; D013101:Sphenoid Sinus / Q000601:surgery*