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Microsurgical removal of craniopharyngioma: endoscopic and transcranial techniques for complication avoidance

Authors: Saira Alli, Semra Isik, James T. Rutka

Published in: Journal of Neuro-Oncology | Issue 2/2016

Abstract

Craniopharyngioma remains a challenging entity for neurosurgeons because of its midline, deep seated location and intimate relationship with critical neurovascular structures. Although gross total resection is ideal, the need to reduce surgical morbidity and preserve quality of life has led to a number of neurosurgical approaches which have attained this goal. Here we discuss the commonly used approaches for surgical resection and highlight technical considerations to reduce the potential of complications. We also discuss the mutually exclusive underlying genetic lesions in different histopathological subtypes that will likely lead to future treatment options for these tumors.

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Title: Microsurgical removal of craniopharyngioma: endoscopic and transcranial techniques for complication avoidance
Authors: Saira Alli
Semra Isik
James T. Rutka
Publication date: 01-11-2016
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Journal of Neuro-Oncology / Issue 2/2016
Print ISSN: 0167-594X
Electronic ISSN: 1573-7373
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11060-016-2147-4

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