Management of cerebrospinal fluid leak during endoscopic pituitary surgery

BERKER M., Aghayev K., Yucel T., Hazer D. B., Onerci M.

AURIS NASUS LARYNX, vol.40, no.4, pp.373-378, 2013 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 40 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2013
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.anl.2012.11.006
  • Journal Name: AURIS NASUS LARYNX
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.373-378
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objective: Dural opening and closures are major steps in endoscopic pituitary surgery. Restoring the normal anatomy at the end of the procedure creates a natural barrier between the intrasellar compartment and the sinonasal cavity.