PERIOPERATIVE MANAGEMENT AND SURGICAL OUTCOME OF THE ACROMEGALIC PATIENT WITH SLEEP-APNEA

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作者
PIPER, JG [1 ]
DIRKS, BA [1 ]
TRAYNELIS, VC [1 ]
VANGILDER, JC [1 ]
机构
[1] UNIV IOWA HOSP & CLIN,DIV NEUROSURG,IOWA CITY,IA 52242
关键词
ACROMEGALY; PITUITARY TUMOR; SLEEP APNEA; TRANSSPHENOIDAL RESECTION;
D O I
10.1227/00006123-199501000-00009
中图分类号
R74 [神经病学与精神病学];
学科分类号
摘要
SLEEP APNEA IS a rare complicating factor of acromegaly associated with a high risk of perioperative airway compromise and unclear response to transsphenoidal resection of the underlying pituitary tumor. We reviewed four acromegalic patients with sleep apnea and documented postoperative objective and subjective improvement of their sleep disorders. The pathogenesis of this disorder and safe perioperative airway management are discussed.
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