Extension Pathways of Pituitary Adenomas with Cavernous Sinus Involvement and Its Surgical Approaches

Ceylan S., Anık İ., Çabuk B., Çaklılı M., Anık Y.

WORLD NEUROSURGERY, vol.127, 2019 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 127
  • Publication Date: 2019
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.wneu.2019.04.013
  • Journal Name: WORLD NEUROSURGERY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Keywords: Cavernous sinus, Endoscopic, Invasion, Lateral corridor, Medial corridor, TRANSSPHENOIDAL APPROACH, INVASION, SURGERY, CLASSIFICATION, CRITERIA, DIAGNOSIS, OUTCOMES, ANATOMY, TUMORS, SPACE
  • Kocaeli University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Resection and remission rates are low in pituitary adenomas that invade the cavernous sinus (CS) because of the complexity of the region. In this study, the authors describe the invasion patterns and surgical approaches for these corridors.