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The evolution of extracranial approaches to the pituitary and anterior skull base

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The development of extracranial approaches to the anterior skull base has been a process in development for over a 100 years. Many neurosurgical (and non-neurosurgical) pioneers have contributed to its evolution. In this paper, we will review the major contributors and contributions to this evolving field.

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Grosvenor, A.E., Laws, E.R. The evolution of extracranial approaches to the pituitary and anterior skull base. Pituitary 11, 337–345 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11102-008-0095-5

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