Transpalatal trans-sphenoidal hypophysectomy.
The transpalatal trans-sphenoidal approach to the pituitary gland is described and a series of 10 cases is presented. The advantages of this approach - ease of access, low morbidity and good cosmesis - are discussed.
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007016:Hypophysectomy / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged