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Removal of craniopharyngioma via fronto-basal interhemispheric approach

  • Authors:
    • Hongshun Xing
    • Hongbo Xing
    • Peiquan Hui
    • Bin Yang
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  • Published online on: May 12, 2016     https://doi.org/10.3892/ol.2016.4555
  • Pages: 147-149
  • Copyright: © Xing et al. This is an open access article distributed under the terms of Creative Commons Attribution License.

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Abstract

The effectiveness and safety of fronto-basal interhemispheric approach in treating craniopharyngioma were evaluated. In this retrospective study, the safety and effectiveness of fronto-basal interhemispheric approach for surgical resection of craniopharyngioma in 20 patients was analyzed. Of the 20 patients, 12 were men and 8 were women, aged 15-65 years, with an average age of 42.5 years. The course of disease ranged from 1 to 36 months. The craniopharyngioma tumor was completely removed through surgical resection in 18 patients (90%) and partially removed in 2 patients. The pituitary stalk was preserved in 18 patients and 1 patient succumbed during the study period due to large area pulmonary embolism. In conclusion, fronto-basal interhemispheric approach provides better access to the tumor that grows in the sella-hypothalamus and anterior third ventricle region. Using this approach, tumors can be resected while preserving the vital structures such as the pituitary stalk and hypothalamus.
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Xing H, Xing H, Hui P and Yang B: Removal of craniopharyngioma via fronto-basal interhemispheric approach. Oncol Lett 12: 147-149, 2016
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Xing, H., Xing, H., Hui, P., & Yang, B. (2016). Removal of craniopharyngioma via fronto-basal interhemispheric approach. Oncology Letters, 12, 147-149. https://doi.org/10.3892/ol.2016.4555
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Xing, H., Xing, H., Hui, P., Yang, B."Removal of craniopharyngioma via fronto-basal interhemispheric approach". Oncology Letters 12.1 (2016): 147-149.
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Xing, H., Xing, H., Hui, P., Yang, B."Removal of craniopharyngioma via fronto-basal interhemispheric approach". Oncology Letters 12, no. 1 (2016): 147-149. https://doi.org/10.3892/ol.2016.4555