Neuronavigation used for the transsphenoidal resection of a pituitary adenoma accompanied by a concha sphenoid sinus

Neuro Endocrinol Lett. 2012;33(8):765-8.

Abstract

A concha non-pneumatized sphenoid is considered to be a contraindication for the transsphenoidal resection of a pituitary adenoma. Specifically, this anatomical variation makes it difficult to approach the sella turcica. However, in this report, an intra-operative navigational system was used as a guide to access the sella through the sphenoid sinus. This procedure was found to be both reasonable and safe.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adenoma / surgery*
  • Adult
  • Angiography, Digital Subtraction
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Neuronavigation / methods*
  • Neurosurgical Procedures / methods*
  • Oculomotor Nerve Diseases / surgery
  • Pituitary Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Sella Turcica / diagnostic imaging
  • Sella Turcica / surgery
  • Sphenoid Bone / diagnostic imaging
  • Sphenoid Bone / surgery
  • Sphenoid Sinus / diagnostic imaging
  • Sphenoid Sinus / surgery*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed