Rhinological Outcomes in Endonasal Pituitary Surgery
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Skin Cancer, Cancer, Brain Cancer, Endocrine |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Endocrinology, Oncology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - 80 |
| Updated: | 8/24/2018 |
| Start Date: | October 1, 2011 |
| End Date: | December 9, 2015 |
Rhinological Outcomes in Endonasal Pituitary Surgery: A Multi-Center Observational Cohort Study
This is a prospective, multi-center observational study designed to address patient-reported
nasal outcomes in adults undergoing endoscopic and microscopic surgical removal of pituitary
tumors. The primary objective of this study is to determine the difference in nasal outcomes
by using the Anterior Skull Base (ASK) Nasal survey between patients treated with endoscopic
surgical technique and those treated with microscopic surgical technique. Patients will be
given the ASK Nasal survey to assess their nasal functioning and overall health before their
surgery, and at post-operative visits 1-2 weeks, 3 months, and 6 months.
nasal outcomes in adults undergoing endoscopic and microscopic surgical removal of pituitary
tumors. The primary objective of this study is to determine the difference in nasal outcomes
by using the Anterior Skull Base (ASK) Nasal survey between patients treated with endoscopic
surgical technique and those treated with microscopic surgical technique. Patients will be
given the ASK Nasal survey to assess their nasal functioning and overall health before their
surgery, and at post-operative visits 1-2 weeks, 3 months, and 6 months.
The technical and patient factors that influence rhinological (nasal) outcomes following
endonasal anterior skull base surgery and pituitary surgery are not well understood. Several
timely and controversial topics, such as the influence of endoscopic techniques and the
impact of underlying disease on nasal outcomes are in need of further study.
The Anterior Skull Base (ASK) Nasal survey is a 24-item questionnaire designed to assess for
common postoperative nasal complaints, such as crusting, nasal congestion, pain, sinusitis,
sense of smell, and overall functioning. The survey is a brief and simple assessment that
asks patients to score symptom severity on a five-point scale.
endonasal anterior skull base surgery and pituitary surgery are not well understood. Several
timely and controversial topics, such as the influence of endoscopic techniques and the
impact of underlying disease on nasal outcomes are in need of further study.
The Anterior Skull Base (ASK) Nasal survey is a 24-item questionnaire designed to assess for
common postoperative nasal complaints, such as crusting, nasal congestion, pain, sinusitis,
sense of smell, and overall functioning. The survey is a brief and simple assessment that
asks patients to score symptom severity on a five-point scale.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Pituitary tumor patients treated by transsphenoidal route
- Adults (age 18-80 years)
- Direct endonasal or endoscopic approach
- Non-functioning adenoma, Cushing's disease, acromegaly
Exclusion Criteria:
- Patients treated by expanded endonasal approaches (transtubercular approach)
- Sublabial approach
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