[Obliteration of empty sella for therapy of empty sella syndrome by transsphenoidal and transfrontal approach].
Seven cases of empty sella syndrome were reported, among them 2 cases were primary empty sella syndrome, 5 cases were secondary empty sella syndrome. 5 cases were operated with the obliteration by transsphenoidal approach, 2 cases were operated by transfrontal approach. 6 cases were cured, the symptoms in one case was not improved due to the primary hydrocephalus. This syndrome is associated with defect of sellar diaphragm, benign intracranial hypertension, long-term administration of Bromocriptine, surgery and radiotherapy of pituitary gland. Main clinical features are headache, damage of vision and visual fields, hypopituitarism. Obliteration of empty sella by transsphenoidal approach is a simple and effective method.
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First Clinical Medical College, Bethune University of Medical Sciences, Changchun.
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Zhao
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D000328:Adult; D004652:Empty Sella Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013514:Surgical Procedures, Operative / Q000379:methods