[Obliteration of empty sella for therapy of empty sella syndrome by transsphenoidal and transfrontal approach].

Abstract

Seven cases of empty sella syndrome were reported, among them 2 cases were primary empty sella syndrome, 5 cases were secondary empty sella syndrome. 5 cases were operated with the obliteration by transsphenoidal approach, 2 cases were operated by transfrontal approach. 6 cases were cured, the symptoms in one case was not improved due to the primary hydrocephalus. This syndrome is associated with defect of sellar diaphragm, benign intracranial hypertension, long-term administration of Bromocriptine, surgery and radiotherapy of pituitary gland. Main clinical features are headache, damage of vision and visual fields, hypopituitarism. Obliteration of empty sella by transsphenoidal approach is a simple and effective method.

• Authors: Z Yang, Y Wu, X Zhao
• Journal: Zhonghua er bi yan hou ke za zhi (Zhonghua Er Bi Yan Hou Ke Za Zhi) Vol. 29 Issue 1 Pg. 45-7 ( 1994) ISSN: 0412-3948 [Print] China
• PMID: 8031603 (Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article)

Topics

• Adult
• Empty Sella Syndrome (diagnosis, surgery)
• Female
• Humans
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Surgical Procedures, Operative (methods)