Abstract
The transsphenoidal approach is the standard technique for removal of pituitary macroadenomas, but limitations in visualization of all portions of the tumor and surrounding structures can preclude complete removal of all lesions. Described here is a technique of intraoperative magnetic resonance imaging that uses standard surgical instruments and a commercially available open magnet to identify residual tumor and document decompression of the optic apparatus. This technique can increase the safety and efficacy of transsphenoidal removal of selected macroadenomas with suprasellar extension without a significant increase in operative time or cost.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 282-288 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| Journal | Techniques in Neurosurgery |
| Volume | 6 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| State | Published - 2000 |
| Externally published | Yes |
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Keywords
- Intraoperative imaging
- Magnetic resonance imaging
- Pituitary adenoma
- Surgical technique
- Transsphenoidal surgery
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Clinical Neurology
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Intraoperative magnetic resonance imaging for assessment of chiasmatic decompression and tumor resection during transsphenoidal pituitary surgery. / Hlavin, M. L.; Lewin, J. S.; Arafah, B. M.; Cesar, A.; Clampitt, M.; Selman, W. R.
In: Techniques in Neurosurgery, Vol. 6, No. 4, 2000, p. 282-288.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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TY - JOUR
T1 - Intraoperative magnetic resonance imaging for assessment of chiasmatic decompression and tumor resection during transsphenoidal pituitary surgery
AU - Hlavin, M. L.
AU - Lewin, J. S.
AU - Arafah, B. M.
AU - Cesar, A.
AU - Clampitt, M.
AU - Selman, W. R.
PY - 2000
Y1 - 2000
N2 - The transsphenoidal approach is the standard technique for removal of pituitary macroadenomas, but limitations in visualization of all portions of the tumor and surrounding structures can preclude complete removal of all lesions. Described here is a technique of intraoperative magnetic resonance imaging that uses standard surgical instruments and a commercially available open magnet to identify residual tumor and document decompression of the optic apparatus. This technique can increase the safety and efficacy of transsphenoidal removal of selected macroadenomas with suprasellar extension without a significant increase in operative time or cost.
AB - The transsphenoidal approach is the standard technique for removal of pituitary macroadenomas, but limitations in visualization of all portions of the tumor and surrounding structures can preclude complete removal of all lesions. Described here is a technique of intraoperative magnetic resonance imaging that uses standard surgical instruments and a commercially available open magnet to identify residual tumor and document decompression of the optic apparatus. This technique can increase the safety and efficacy of transsphenoidal removal of selected macroadenomas with suprasellar extension without a significant increase in operative time or cost.
KW - Intraoperative imaging
KW - Magnetic resonance imaging
KW - Pituitary adenoma
KW - Surgical technique
KW - Transsphenoidal surgery
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JO - Techniques in Neurosurgery
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