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[Trans-sphenoid sinus-clivus endoscopic management of petrous apex cholesterol granuloma].

AbstractOBJECTIVE:
To explore the endoscopic management of petrous apex cholesterol granuloma through trans-sphenoid sinus-clivus approach.
METHOD:
One case of right-side petrous apex cholesterol granuloma were undertaken surgical treatment through trans-sphenoid sinus-clivus approach, then the possibility of any other approach and their advantages and disadvantages were analyzed.
RESULT:
The operation was success without any complications. Patient's hearing was recovered and tinnitus vanished. The patient was discharge from hospital at the third day after operation, and followed up for four month without recurrence.
CONCLUSION:
Trans-sphenoid sinus clivus endoscopic management of petrous apex cholesterol granuloma is effective and safe. The operators can monitor internal carotid artery then to access to the diseased region with reducing risk.
AuthorsQianhui Qiu, Minzhi Liang, Donghui Yang, Mimi Xu, Shuixing Zhang
JournalLin chuang er bi yan hou tou jing wai ke za zhi = Journal of clinical otorhinolaryngology, head, and neck surgery (Lin Chung Er Bi Yan Hou Tou Jing Wai Ke Za Zhi) Vol. 27 Issue 14 Pg. 745-6, 750 (Jul 2013) ISSN: 2096-7993 [Print] China
PMID24167987 (Publication Type: Case Reports, English Abstract, Journal Article)
Topics
  • Cranial Fossa, Posterior (surgery)
  • Endoscopy (methods)
  • Female
  • Granuloma (etiology, surgery)
  • Humans
  • Sphenoid Sinus (surgery)
  • Young Adult

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