Journal article
Expanding the boundaries of the transsphenoidal approach: A microanatomic study
Clinical anatomy (New York, N.Y.), v 14(1)
Jan 2001
PMID: 11135390
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Abstract
The anatomic features of a transsphenoidal approach are reviewed, focusing on the microsurgical anatomy of parasellar structures. Pertinent microsurgical anatomy is described in sufficient detail for the neurosurgeon to successfully extend a standard transsphenoidal approach for treatment of lesions involving the region of the tuberculum sellae, planum sphenoidale, supradiaphragmatic intradural space, and medial cavernous sinus. The parasellar region of 50 formalin‐fixed cadaveric heads was examined by using magnification 3× to 40×. The arterial and venous systems of five cadaveric specimens were injected under pressure with colored silicone rubber. The sellar region of three specimens was examined histologically. Important anatomic landmarks identified in the roof of the sphenoid sinus include a carotid and trigeminal prominence, as well as a tubercular, clival, and opticocarotid recess. The diaphragma sella is actually comprised of two layers of dura, with a venous system (circular sinus) interposed between the layers. The dura mater of the pituitary gland separates the gland from the medial compartment of the cavernous sinus. The microanatomic detail necessary to extend the transsphenoidal approach to the supradiaphragmatic intradural space and medial compartment of the cavernous sinus is described. These data are presented to facilitate the clinical application of these extended approaches. Clin. Anat. 14:1–9, 2001. © 2001 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.
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- Title
- Expanding the boundaries of the transsphenoidal approach: A microanatomic study
- Creators
- Alberto RomanoMario ZuccarelloHarry R Van LoverenJeffrey T Keller
- Publication Details
- Clinical anatomy (New York, N.Y.), v 14(1)
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons, Inc; New York
- Number of pages
- 9
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- MD (Doctor of Medicine) Program
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000166139700001
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-0035152562
- Other Identifier
- 991014878635804721
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- Anatomy & Morphology