Intrasphenoid septations inserted into the internal carotid arteries: a frequent and risky relationship in transsphenoidal surgeries

Intrasphenoid septations inserted into the internal carotid arteries: a frequent and risky relationship in transsphenoidal surgeries

Abstract Introduction: When an expanded endonasal transsphenoidal surgical approach is performed, intrasphenoid septations must be completely resected. If these structures are close to the internal carotid artery (ICA), then their manipulation might cause vascular injury. Objective: The objective...

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Main Authors: Clauder Oliveira Ramalho, Horacio Armando Marenco, Francisco de Assis Vaz Guimarães Filho, Marcos Devanir Silva da Costa, Bruno Fernandes de Oliveira Santos, Rodrigo de Paula Santos, Samuel Tau Zymberg
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier
Series:Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology
Subjects:
Seio esfenoidal
Septações esfenoidais
Base do crânio
Cirurgia transesfenoidal
Abordagem endonasal ampliada
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