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Adenoma
New findings from Kinki University, Medical Department in the area of adenoma published
October 7th, 2008
According to recent research from Osaka, Japan, "Post-operative haematoma and visual deterioration are rare but serious complications after trans-sphenoidal surgery. For more reliable decompression of the optic nerve, we introduce a new technique for volume reduction of the cavity remaining after trans-sphenoidal resection of macroadenomas. Technique." "After intracapsular removal of the adenoma, the suprasellar portion of the tumour 'capsule' spontaneously prolapsed into the sella turcica. The lowest part of the prolapsed capsule was sutured and/or clipped to reduce the volume of the residual cavity remaining after tumour resection. A total of 23 patients with...
Source: Cancer Weekly (2008-10-07)
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