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Trans-septal and trans-sphenoidal hypophysectomy

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Two cases of Pitutary Tumours operated by a team of E.N.T. and Neuro-surgeons are presented here. The various surgical techniques, advantages and disadvantages are discussed. The role of E.N.T. surgeon in intracranial surgery via E.N.T. fields is highlighted.

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  1. Madurai Medical College and Government Rajaji Hospital, Madurai

    K. N. Shahul Hameed (Reader in E. N. T. Diseases), S. Athiappan (Professor of Neuro-Surgery), T. Dorai (Assistant Professor of E. N. T. Diseases) & R. Suresh Babu (Assistant Professor of Neuro-Surgery)

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Hameed, K.N.S., Athiappan, S., Dorai, T. et al. Trans-septal and trans-sphenoidal hypophysectomy. Indian J Otolaryngol 40, 157–158 (1988). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02992609

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