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ArticleJournal of clinical medicine2023

Functioning Endocrine Outcome after Endoscopic Endonasal Transsellar Approach for Pituitary Neuroendocrine Tumors.

Gabriele Molteni, Nicole Caiazza, Gianfranco Fulco, Andrea Sacchetto, Antonio Gulino, Daniele Marchioni

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Article in Journal of clinical medicine, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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3 · Its place in the literature

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2 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 5 citations in OpenAlex.

  1. Relationship of anatomical variations of sphenoid sinus and the outcomes of endoscopic endonasal transsphenoidal surgeries: a systematic review.European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery · 2025
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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Gabriele MolteniDivision of Otorhinolaryngology, Department of Surgery, Dentistry, Gynecology, and Pediatrics, University of Verona, University Hospital of Verona, Piazzale L.A. Scuro, 10, 37134 Verona, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-7764-2122
Nicole CaiazzaDivision of Otorhinolaryngology, Department of Surgery, Dentistry, Gynecology, and Pediatrics, University of Verona, University Hospital of Verona, Piazzale L.A. Scuro, 10, 37134 Verona, Italy.ORCID 0000-0003-4327-8371
Gianfranco FulcoDivision of Otorhinolaryngology, Department of Surgery, Dentistry, Gynecology, and Pediatrics, University of Verona, University Hospital of Verona, Piazzale L.A. Scuro, 10, 37134 Verona, Italy.
Andrea SacchettoDivision of Otorhinolaryngology, Department of Surgery, Dentistry, Gynecology, and Pediatrics, University of Verona, University Hospital of Verona, Piazzale L.A. Scuro, 10, 37134 Verona, Italy.
Antonio GulinoDivision of Otorhinolaryngology, Department of Surgery, Dentistry, Gynecology, and Pediatrics, University of Verona, University Hospital of Verona, Piazzale L.A. Scuro, 10, 37134 Verona, Italy.
Daniele MarchioniDivision of Otorhinolaryngology, Department of Surgery, Dentistry, Gynecology, and Pediatrics, University of Verona, University Hospital of Verona, Piazzale L.A. Scuro, 10, 37134 Verona, Italy.
University of Verona · IT

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe endoscopic endonasal approach (EEA) is a well-established technique for the treatment of pituitary neuroendocrine tumor Preservation of normal gland tissue is crucial to retain effective neuroendocrine pituitary function. The aim of this paper is to analyze pituitary endocrine secretion after EEA for pituitary neuroendocrine tumor to identify potential predictors of functioning gland recovery.

methodsPatients who underwent an exclusive EEA for pituitary neuroendocrine tumors between October 2014 and November 2019 were reviewed. Patients were divided into groups according to postoperative pituitary function (Group 1, unchanged; group 2, recovering; group 3, worsening).

resultsAmong the 45 patients enrolled, 15 presented a silent tumor and showed no hormonal impairment, and 30 patients presented pituitary dysfunction. A total of 19 patients (42.2%) were included in group 1, 12 (26.7%) patients showed pituitary function recovery after surgery (group 2), and 14 patients (31.1%) exhibited the onset of new pituitary deficiency postoperatively (group 3). Younger patients and those with functioning tumor were more likely to have complete pituitary hormonal recovery (

conclusionEEA for pituitary neuroendocrine tumor is a reliable and safe technique regarding postoperative hormonal function. Preserving pituitary function after tumor resection should be a primary goal in a minimally invasive approach.

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endoscopyhypopituitarismpituitary diseasepituitary neoplasmstreatment outcome

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PMID37109322
PMCPMC10145377
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