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DOI: 10.1055/s-0036-1579755
Expanded Endoscopic Endonasal Transtuberculum / Transplanum Approach to the Suprasellar Area: A Stepwise Approach
Abordagem via endoscópica expandida transtuberculum - transplanum para a região supraselar: os passos da abordagemPublication History
30 October 2015
11 January 2016
Publication Date:
14 March 2016 (online)
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Abstract
The Expanded Endoscopic Endonasal Transtuberculum / Transplanum (EEETT) approach emerged as an amenable option to remove midline lesions, such as giant pituitary tumors, craniopharyngiomas, and tuberculum sellae meningiomas. Herein, the author's aim is to show a stepwise approach to the suprasellar area by EEETT and a case illustration.
Resumo
A abordagem endoscópica endonasal expandida (AEEE) trans- tubérculo/ trans-plano têm se mostrado uma opção favorável para lesões da linha média para lateral, como tumores da hipófise, craniofaringiomas gigantes e meningiomas selares. O objetivo do autor é demonstrar os passos desta abordagem para a região suprasellar, por AEEE e um caso de ilustração.
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