A New Endoscopic Surgical Classification and Invasion Criteria for Pituitary Adenomas Involving the Cavernous Sinus

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CEYLAN S., Anik İ., Koc K.

TURKISH NEUROSURGERY, vol.21, no.3, pp.330-339, 2011 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus, TRDizin)

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 21 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2011
  • Doi Number: 10.5137/1019-5149.jtn.4149-11.0
  • Journal Name: TURKISH NEUROSURGERY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.330-339
  • Keywords: Endoscope, Pituitary adenoma, Cavernous sinus, Transphenoidal approach, SKULL BASE SURGERY, REGION, SELLAR, TUMORS
  • Open Archive Collection: AVESIS Open Access Collection
  • Kocaeli University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

AIM: There are two major problems for the pituitary adenomas invading the Cavernous Sinus (CS); differentiation of extension and invasion and inability to demonstrate the medial wall via preoperative imaging methods. Two important corridors are defined in endoscopic cavernous sinus approaches; the lateral and medial corridor.