Resumen

Currently, the most frequent complication of the transphenoidal approach is CSF leak. Many solutions have been proposed in past decades; however, none of them has been fully satisfactory. The authors present a technical note reflecting their method of surgical management to avoid post operative CSF leak, based on the experience of the senior author in nearly 5000 transsphenoidal approaches.

Palabras clave: Pituitary adenomas CSF leak Trans-sphenoidal approach.

2009-12-15   |   913 visitas   |   2 valoraciones

Vol. 32 Núm.1. Agosto 2009 Pags. 73-76 Rev Chile Neuroc 2009; 32(1)