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Open Access 01-10-2016 | How I Do it - Brain Tumors

How I do it - endoscopic endonasal approach for pituitary tumour

Authors: N. Phillips, P. Nix

Published in: Acta Neurochirurgica | Issue 10/2016

Abstract

Background

Endoscopic endonasal surgery to access the anterior skull base has evolved in many centres worldwide and provides a minimally invasive alternative, with better patient experience, to open techniques.

Method

We present a basic approach to a midline lesion that is the fundamental starting point for wider access to the skull base.

Conclusion

The nuances of this technique illustrated here have been developed in many centres to provide a safe procedure that has a low incidence of complications and excellent potential.

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Title: How I do it - endoscopic endonasal approach for pituitary tumour
Authors: N. Phillips
P. Nix
Publication date: 01-10-2016
Publisher: Springer Vienna
Published in: Acta Neurochirurgica / Issue 10/2016
Print ISSN: 0001-6268
Electronic ISSN: 0942-0940
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00701-016-2916-z

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How I do it - endoscopic endonasal approach for pituitary tumour

Abstract

Background

Method

Conclusion

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Abstract

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Method

Conclusion

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