Professional paper

Anesthetic Management Of Patients Undergoing Pituitary Surgery

Ana Horvat
Juranko Kolak
Aleksandar Gopčević
Mirjana Ilej
Živko Gnjidić

Abstract

Pituitary tumors account for more than 10% of all intracranial tumors. They often present with symptoms of hormonal hypersecretion, although they may also cause hypopituitarism. Transsphenoidal pituitary surgery has become a commonly performed neurosurgical procedure, which has certain challenges for the anesthesiologist due to many distinct comorbidities associated with various adenomas. This article provides a review of perioperative concerns regarding transsphenoidal pituitary surgery, encountered in a number of these patients. Thorough understanding of preoperative assessment, intraoperative management and potential complications is fundamental for successful perioperative patient care and avoidance of morbidity and mortality.

Keywords

Pituitary neoplasms – surgery; Anesthesia; Preoperative care; Postoperative care

Hrčak ID:

79309

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/79309

Publication date:

28.6.2011.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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