Complications of transsphenoidal surgery.
Transsphenoidal surgery has many advantages in providing access to the sella turcica. It is associated with relatively low morbidity and mortality but it should be recognized that it is not without risk. Often, signs and symptoms of complications from transsphenoidal surgery are observed by the nurse. With early detection and prompt management, patients need not suffer the serious disabilities that may ensue.
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