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Chapter-56 Endoscopic Surgery of the Sella and Suprasellar Region

BOOK TITLE: Sataloff’s Comprehensive Textbook of Otolaryngology: Head & Neck Surgery (Rhinology/Allergy and Immunology) -Volume 2

Author
1. Raithatha Roheen
2. Schwartz Theodore H
3. Khan Osaama H
4. Anand Vijay K
ISBN
9789351524564
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/12714_57
Edition
1/e
Publishing Year
2016
Pages
18
Author Affiliations
1. Weill Cornell Medical College, New York Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY, USA, Icahn School of Medicine of Mount Sinai, New York, New York, USA, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York, USA
2. Well Cornell Medical College, New York Presbyterian Hospital, New York, New York, USA, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, New York, USA
3. Western Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
4. Weill Medical College of Cornell University, New York, New York, USA
Chapter keywords
chronic sinus inflammation, transsphenoidal neurosurgery, endocrinopathies, neuropsychological assessments, quadrantic defects, extraocular movements, semiautomatic perimetry, pituitary adenomas, hypersecretory syndromes, adrenocorticotropin hormone, gynecomastia, acromegaly, dopaminergic agonists, systemic hypertension, moon-facies, glucose intolerance, obstructive sleep apnea

Abstract

This chapter discusses endoscopic surgery of the sella and suprasellar region, where last two decades have focused on development of instrumentation designed specifically for endoscopic pituitary surgery and on the adaptability of endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery for the treatment of a broad spectrum of skull base lesions. Clinical presentation can be as benign as headaches but other symptoms are usually dependent on the location of the pathology. Computed tomography images provide important information about the bony anatomy of the skull base, paranasal sinuses and sphenoid sinus pneumatisation. Fundoscopy must be undertaken to evaluate the presence of optic nerve atrophy. The classic bitemporal hemianopsia is found in chiasmatic compression. Iatrogenic elevation occurs by antagonizing dopamine action with such medications such as antiemetics, antidepressants, antipsychotics, and narcotics. Systemic hypertension is among the most common manifestations of Cushing’s disease. Definitive management with surgery remains the first-line therapy.

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