Microsurgical treatment of purely intrinsic third ventricula craniopharyngioma / 中华显微外科杂志
Chinese Journal of Microsurgery
;
(6): 464-466, 2009.
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em Chinês
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-380288
ABSTRACT
Objective To study the clinical characteristics,microsurgical methods and results of treatment of the purely intrinsic third ventricular craniopharyngioma. Methods Eight cases of craniopharyngiomas located purely in intrinsic third ventricula which were treated microsurgically were analyzed retrospectively.Their clinical manifestations,endocrinal examination,CT and MRI images,choice of operactive approaches and post-operative complications were studied.Results Total tumor removals were achieved in 7 cases.and subtatol tumor removal in 1 case.Temporary central diabetes insipidus occurred in 5 cases,and perloperative water and elecctrolyte imbalance in 6 cases. No patient died in this series. Conclusion According to clinical characteristic of purely intrinsic third ventricular craniopharyngioma, microsurgical technique is a safe and effective method for treatment by a resonable surgical approaches.
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Chinese Journal of Microsurgery
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2009
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