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Invasive v non-invasive assessment of the carotid arteries prior to trans-sphenoidal surgery

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Imaging studies in 47 patients who were to undergo trans-sphenoidal surgery were analysed with reference to the vascular structures in the parasellar region. The results of cavernous sinography, dynamic contrast enhanced Computed Tomography (CT) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) showed good correlation with each other and with the appearances found at operation. CT and MRI, both non-invasive investigations, are therefore reliable preliminary screening methods for identifying the small proportion of patients on whom other imaging techniques need to be performed.

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  1. Department of Neuroradiology, Institute of Neurological Sciences, Southern General Hospital, Glasgow, Scotland

    P. Macpherson, E. Teasdale & D. M. Hadley

  2. Department of Neurosurgery, Institute of Neurological Sciences, Southern General Hospital, Glasgow, Scotland

    G. Teasdale

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Macpherson, P., Teasdale, E., Hadley, D.M. et al. Invasive v non-invasive assessment of the carotid arteries prior to trans-sphenoidal surgery. Neuroradiology 29, 457–461 (1987). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00341743

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