Evidence map›Paper›PMID 37383463›Full record

ArticleBrain & spine2023

Juan F Villalonga, Matias Burroni, Gianluca L Fabozzi, Domenico Solari, Alvaro Campero, Paolo Cappabianca, Luigi M Cavallo

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Article in Brain & spine, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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7 authors.

Juan F VillalongaLINT, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Nacional de Tucumán, Tucumán, Argentina.
Matias BurroniDepartment of Neurosurgery, Hospital Pedro de Elizalde, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Gianluca L FabozziDepartment of Neurosciences and Reproductive and Odontostomatological Sciences, Division of Neurosurgery, University of Napoli "Federico II", Naples, Italy.
Domenico SolariDepartment of Neurosciences and Reproductive and Odontostomatological Sciences, Division of Neurosurgery, University of Napoli "Federico II", Naples, Italy.
Alvaro CamperoLINT, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Nacional de Tucumán, Tucumán, Argentina.
Paolo CappabiancaDepartment of Neurosciences and Reproductive and Odontostomatological Sciences, Division of Neurosurgery, University of Napoli "Federico II", Naples, Italy.
Luigi M CavalloDepartment of Neurosciences and Reproductive and Odontostomatological Sciences, Division of Neurosurgery, University of Napoli "Federico II", Naples, Italy.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Introduction: Since the introduction of the endoscopic endonasal approach (EEA) to skull base, the nasal phase has been a true challenge as it represents the moment of definition of the corridor, thus defining the instruments maneuverability at tumor removal phase. The longstanding cooperation between ENT and neurosurgeons have provided the possibility of creating adequate corridor with maximal respect toward nasal structures and mucosa. This sparked the idea of entering the sella as thieves, so we named "Guanti Bianchi" technique a lesser invasive variation of the approach for the removal of selected pituitary adenoma. Research Question: The purpose of this study is to present the preliminary results of "Guanti Bianchi" technique. Material and Methods: Data from 17 patients undergoing "Guanti Bianchi" technique (out of 235 standard EEA) at our center, were retrospectively analysed. ASK Nasal-12, a quality-of-life instrument developed specifically to assess patient perception of nasal morbidity, was administered pre- and postoperatively. Results: 10 (59%) patients were men and 7 (41%) women. The mean age was 67.7 (range 35-88). The average duration of the surgical procedure was 71.17 minutes (range 45-100). GTR was achieved in all patients, no postoperative complications were observed. Baseline ASK Nasal-12 was near normal in all patients, 3/17 (17,6%) experienced transitory very mild symptoms without any worsening at 3 and 6 months. Discussion and Conclusions: This minimally invasive technique does not require turbinectomy or carving of the nasoseptal flap, it alters the nasal mucosa as little as necessary, and it is quick and easy to perform.

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Endoscopic endonasal approachMinimally invasive surgeryPituitary adenomaSkull base

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PMID37383463
PMCPMC10293224

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