Relationship between pneumatization of lateral recess in the sphenoid sinus and removal of cavernous sinus invasion in pituitary adenomas by endoscopic endonasal surgery.

Conclusion: The development of LRSS pneumatization affects the removal rate of CS tumors in PAs. Preoperative analysis of LRSS development should be considered when planning EES against PA with CS invasion. PMID: 31819816 [PubMed]
Source: Surgical Neurology International - Category: Neurosurgery Tags: Surg Neurol Int Source Type: research