Pituitary Surgery, An Issue of Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America, E-Book: Pituitary Surgery, An Issue of Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America, E-Book

by Jean Anderson Eloy MD (Editor), Christina H. Fang MD (Editor), Vijay Agarwal MD (Editor)

Overview

In this issue of Otolaryngologic Clinics, guest editors Drs. Jean Anderson Eloy, Christina H. Fang, and Vijay Agarwal bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Pituitary Surgery. The management of pituitary lesions has evolved significantly in recent decades, and practice patterns vary considerably depending on location, setting, and surgeon preference. In this issue, top experts in the field consider topics such as new advances in endoscopic techniques, current understanding of skull base anatomy, and the performance of extended approaches in a safe and efficient manner—all timely and valuable information to the practicing rhinologist, neurosurgeon, and comprehensive otolaryngologist, particularly those seeking to learn more about developing an integrated pituitary surgical practice.

• Contains 21 relevant, practice-oriented topics including anatomic considerations in endoscopic pituitary surgery; preoperative workup for patients with pituitary lesions; differential diagnosis and radiographic imaging of pituitary lesions; anesthetic considerations in endoscopic pituitary surgery; pediatric pituitary surgery; non-surgical interventions for pituitary lesions; and more. 

• Provides in-depth clinical reviews on pituitary surgery, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. 

• Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews. 

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780323919784
Publisher:	Elsevier Health Sciences
Publication date:	04/08/2022
Series:	The Clinics: Internal Medicine
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	240
File size:	173 MB
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About the Author

Professor and Vice Chairman; Director, Rhinology and Sinus Surgery

Table of Contents

Overview of Pituitary Surgery
Anatomic Considerations in Endoscopic Pituitary Surgery
Preoperative Workup for Patients with Pituitary Lesions
Differential Diagnosis and Radiographic Imaging of Pituitary Lesions: An Integrated Approach
Histopathology of Pituitary Lesions
Non-surgical Interventions for Pituitary Lesions
Prolactinoma: Medical and Surgical Considerations
Cushing Disease: Medical and Surgical Considerations
Acromegaly: Medical and Surgical Considerations
Nonfunctioning Pituitary Lesions
Giant Pituitary Adenoma – Special Considerations
Surgical Considerations in Endoscopic Pituitary Approaches for the Otolaryngologist
Surgical Considerations in Endoscopic Pituitary Dissection for the Neurosurgeon
Pituitary Gland Surgical Emergencies: The Role of Endoscopic Intervention
Microscopic Transsphenoidal Surgery in the Era of Endoscopy: Are There Any Advantages?
Anesthesia for Pituitary Surgery
Complications in Endoscopic Pituitary Surgery
Reconstruction of Skull Base Defects in Pituitary Surgery
Postoperative Care from the Rhinologic and Neurological Perspectives
Developing an Integrated Multidisciplinary Pituitary Management Team
Pediatric Pituitary Surgery