Abstract
Objective To explore the microsurgical techniques for total removal of the suprasellar cranio pharyngiomas via the pterional approach.Methods The clinical data of 28 patients with suprasellar craniopharyngio mas resected by the microsurgery was analyzed retrospectively.Results The tumors were total removed in 24 cases (86%)and subtotal resected in 4 cases(14%).The frequent postoperative complications are diabetes insipidus,hy perthermy,imbalance of water and electrolyte and lower level of hormone.Conclusion It is the key to get fine operation effect that removal sclerotin of base of skull as far as possible and releasing cerebrospinal fluid sufficiently,paying attention to protect the perforating branch and nourishing artery in each operative spaces. Key words: Craniopharyngiomas; Pterion approach; Microsurgery
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