Endoscopic endonasal craniopharyngioma resection

J Neurosurg. 2012 Jan:32 Suppl:E5.

Abstract

The authors present the case of a 21-year-old female with a progressive bitemporal hemianopsia. Cranial MR imaging revealed a large cystic suprasellar, retrochiasmatic lesion consistent with craniopharyngioma. The lesion was fully resected through an endoscopic endonasal transsphenoidal and transplanum approach. Closure of the resultant dural defect was performed with a bilayer fascia lata button and autologous mucoperichondrial nasoseptal flap. Each portion of this procedure was recorded and is presented in an edited high-definition format. The video can be found here: http://youtu.be/i3-qieLlbVk.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Video-Audio Media

MeSH terms

  • Craniopharyngioma / surgery*
  • Female
  • Hemianopsia / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Nasal Cavity / surgery
  • Neuroendoscopy / methods*
  • Neurosurgical Procedures / methods*
  • Pituitary Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Sphenoid Sinus / surgery
  • Young Adult