Complications of Transsphenoidal Surgery

Kruger, Laura B.

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“…Nestled in the sella turcica of the dorsal surface of the sphenoid bone, the pituitary gland is approximately 1 cm in diameter and weighs between 0.5 g and 1.0 g. The sella turcica is lined with a layer of dura mater and is covered by the diaphragm sella 1 . The pituitary gland is attached by the stalk of hypophysis to the hypothalamus.…”

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“…The transsphenoidal approach to pituitary tumor removal initially was developed in 1907. In the 1920s, the transsphenoidal technique was perfected by Harvey Cushing, MD, an American surgeon, who later adopted the transcranial approach 11 . The recent popularity of the transsphenoidal approach is credited to the availability of antibiotic and steroid therapies, development of the surgical microscope, and use of intraoperative fluoroscopy.…”

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Transsphenoidal Adenomectomy

McEwen¹

1995

AORN Journal

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The pituitary gland is a complex organ controlling many of the body's hormonal and metabolic functions. The gland's complexity and location in the brain have a serious impact on the diagnosis and treatment of pituitary pathology. Several surgical approaches are available to treat pituitary tumors; however, the transsphenoidal approach allows the surgeon to remove the tumor with minimal damage to surrounding intracranial structures. Perioperative nurses should be knowledgeable about pituitary pathology (ie, mass effect, hormonal involvement), patient treatment options, surgical approaches, and possible postoperative complications to provide quality nursing care.

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confidence: 99%