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The Radical Resection in the Treatment of Craniopharyngiomas in Children

Year 1970, Volume: 23 Issue: 2, 477 - 487, 30.06.1970

Abstract

This clinical study reviews the surgical technique, as well as the pre- and postoperative challenges associated with radical resection of craniopharyngiomas in children. Three pediatric cases are presented where total tumor removal was achieved via subfrontal craniotomy. Despite zero operative mortality, all patients died 2, 8, and 10 months postoperatively. One death was attributed to meningitis confirmed by autopsy; the others were linked to poor postoperative care and insufficient water intake. The findings emphasize not only technical feasibility but also the importance of family compliance and socioeconomic factors in long-term survival after radical surgery.

References

  • 1 - GORDY, P. D., PEET, M. M. and KAHN, E. A.: The surgery of the Craniopharyngiomas. J. Neurosurg., 6: 503, 1949.
  • 2 - INGRAHAM, F. D. and SCOTT, H. W., Jr.: Craniopharyngiomas in children. J. Pediat., 29: 95, 1946.
  • 3 - INGRAHAM, F. D., MATSON, D. D. and McLAURIN, R. L.: Cortisone and ACTH as an adjunct to the surgery of Craniopharyngiomas. New Eng. J. Med., 246: 568, 1952.
  • 4 - INGRAHAM, F. D. and MATSON, D. D.: Neurosurgery of Infancy and Childhood. Charles C Thomas, Springfield, Illinois, 1961.
  • 5 - KRAMER, S., McKISSOCK, W. and CONCANNON, J. P.: Craniopharyngiomas. Treatment by combined surgery and radiation therapy. J. Neurosurg., 18: 217, 1961.
  • 6 - LOVE, J. G. and MARSHALL, T. M.: Craniopharyngiomas (Pituitary Adamantinomas). Surg. Gynec. and Obstet., 90: 591, 1950.
  • 7 - MATSON, D. D.: Craniopharyngioma. Clinical Neurosurgery, 10: 116, 1964.
  • 8 - MATSON, D. D. and CRIGLER, J. F., Jr.: Radical treatment of craniopharyngioma. Ann. Surg., 152: 699, 1960.
  • 9 - MATSON, D. D. and CRIGLER, J. F., Jr.: Management of Craniopharyngioma in childhood. J. Neurosurg., 30: 377, 1969.
  • 10 - MERRITT, H. H.: A Textbook of Neurology. 4th ed., Lea and Febiger, Philadelphia, 1967.
  • 11 - NORTHFIELD, D. W. C.: Rathke Pouch Tumors. Brain, 80: 293, 1957.
  • 12 - PEYTON, W. T., FRENCH, L. A. and BAKER, A. B.: Intracranial neoplasms. In Clinical Neurology, Hoeber-Harper International ed., John Weatherhill Inc., Tokyo, 1966.
  • 13 - RAAF, J., STAINSBY, D. L. and LARSON, W. L. E.: The use of ACTH in conjunction with surgery for neoplasms in the parasellar area. J. Neurosurg., 11: 463, 1954.
  • 14 - ROCHE, M., THORN, G. W. and HILLS, A. G.: Levels of circulatory eosinophils and their response to ACTH in surgery. New Eng. J. Med., 242: 307, 1950.
  • 15 - SKULTETY, F. M. and JOYNT, R. L.: Clinical implications of adipsia. J. Neurosurg., 9: 783, 1963.
  • 16 - SVIEN, H. J.: Surgical experiences with craniopharyngiomas. J. Neurosurg., 23: 148, 1965.
  • 17 - TYTUS, J. S., SELTZER, H. S. and KAHN, E. A.: Cortisone as an aid in the surgical treatment of Craniopharyngiomas. J. Neurosurg., 12: 555, 1955.

Çocuklarda Kraniofaringiomaların Tedavisinde Radikal Rezeksiyon

Year 1970, Volume: 23 Issue: 2, 477 - 487, 30.06.1970

Abstract

Bu klinik çalışmada çocukluk çağında kraniofaringiomalara yönelik radikal rezeksiyonun ameliyat tekniği, preoperatif hazırlıklar ve postoperatif sorunları gözden geçirilmiş; subfrontal kraniotomi yöntemiyle tümörün tamamen çıkarıldığı 3 vak’a sunulmuştur. Operasyon sırasında mortalite gelişmemiştir. Ancak hastalar sırasıyla 2, 8 ve 10 ay sonra kaybedilmiştir. Otopsi yapılan bir vak’ada ölüm nedeni menenjit olarak tespit edilmiş; diğer iki vak’ada ise tedaviye yeterli uyum gösterilmemesi ve su alımının yetersiz kalmasının ölümle sonuçlandığı düşünülmüştür. Çalışmada cerrahi teknik başarıya ulaşsa da, sosyoekonomik koşullar ve aile bilinci gibi faktörlerin, uzun dönem sağkalım üzerinde belirleyici olduğu vurgulanmaktadır.

References

  • 1 - GORDY, P. D., PEET, M. M. and KAHN, E. A.: The surgery of the Craniopharyngiomas. J. Neurosurg., 6: 503, 1949.
  • 2 - INGRAHAM, F. D. and SCOTT, H. W., Jr.: Craniopharyngiomas in children. J. Pediat., 29: 95, 1946.
  • 3 - INGRAHAM, F. D., MATSON, D. D. and McLAURIN, R. L.: Cortisone and ACTH as an adjunct to the surgery of Craniopharyngiomas. New Eng. J. Med., 246: 568, 1952.
  • 4 - INGRAHAM, F. D. and MATSON, D. D.: Neurosurgery of Infancy and Childhood. Charles C Thomas, Springfield, Illinois, 1961.
  • 5 - KRAMER, S., McKISSOCK, W. and CONCANNON, J. P.: Craniopharyngiomas. Treatment by combined surgery and radiation therapy. J. Neurosurg., 18: 217, 1961.
  • 6 - LOVE, J. G. and MARSHALL, T. M.: Craniopharyngiomas (Pituitary Adamantinomas). Surg. Gynec. and Obstet., 90: 591, 1950.
  • 7 - MATSON, D. D.: Craniopharyngioma. Clinical Neurosurgery, 10: 116, 1964.
  • 8 - MATSON, D. D. and CRIGLER, J. F., Jr.: Radical treatment of craniopharyngioma. Ann. Surg., 152: 699, 1960.
  • 9 - MATSON, D. D. and CRIGLER, J. F., Jr.: Management of Craniopharyngioma in childhood. J. Neurosurg., 30: 377, 1969.
  • 10 - MERRITT, H. H.: A Textbook of Neurology. 4th ed., Lea and Febiger, Philadelphia, 1967.
  • 11 - NORTHFIELD, D. W. C.: Rathke Pouch Tumors. Brain, 80: 293, 1957.
  • 12 - PEYTON, W. T., FRENCH, L. A. and BAKER, A. B.: Intracranial neoplasms. In Clinical Neurology, Hoeber-Harper International ed., John Weatherhill Inc., Tokyo, 1966.
  • 13 - RAAF, J., STAINSBY, D. L. and LARSON, W. L. E.: The use of ACTH in conjunction with surgery for neoplasms in the parasellar area. J. Neurosurg., 11: 463, 1954.
  • 14 - ROCHE, M., THORN, G. W. and HILLS, A. G.: Levels of circulatory eosinophils and their response to ACTH in surgery. New Eng. J. Med., 242: 307, 1950.
  • 15 - SKULTETY, F. M. and JOYNT, R. L.: Clinical implications of adipsia. J. Neurosurg., 9: 783, 1963.
  • 16 - SVIEN, H. J.: Surgical experiences with craniopharyngiomas. J. Neurosurg., 23: 148, 1965.
  • 17 - TYTUS, J. S., SELTZER, H. S. and KAHN, E. A.: Cortisone as an aid in the surgical treatment of Craniopharyngiomas. J. Neurosurg., 12: 555, 1955.
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Primary Language English
Subjects Brain and Nerve Surgery (Neurosurgery)
Journal Section Articles
Authors

Nurhan Avman This is me

Publication Date June 30, 1970
Published in Issue Year 1970 Volume: 23 Issue: 2

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APA Avman, N. (1970). The Radical Resection in the Treatment of Craniopharyngiomas in Children. Ankara Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Mecmuası, 23(2), 477-487.
AMA Avman N. The Radical Resection in the Treatment of Craniopharyngiomas in Children. Ankara Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Mecmuası. June 1970;23(2):477-487.
Chicago Avman, Nurhan. “The Radical Resection in the Treatment of Craniopharyngiomas in Children”. Ankara Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Mecmuası 23, no. 2 (June 1970): 477-87.
EndNote Avman N (June 1, 1970) The Radical Resection in the Treatment of Craniopharyngiomas in Children. Ankara Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Mecmuası 23 2 477–487.
IEEE N. Avman, “The Radical Resection in the Treatment of Craniopharyngiomas in Children”, Ankara Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Mecmuası, vol. 23, no. 2, pp. 477–487, 1970.
ISNAD Avman, Nurhan. “The Radical Resection in the Treatment of Craniopharyngiomas in Children”. Ankara Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Mecmuası 23/2 (June1970), 477-487.
JAMA Avman N. The Radical Resection in the Treatment of Craniopharyngiomas in Children. Ankara Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Mecmuası. 1970;23:477–487.
MLA Avman, Nurhan. “The Radical Resection in the Treatment of Craniopharyngiomas in Children”. Ankara Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Mecmuası, vol. 23, no. 2, 1970, pp. 477-8.
Vancouver Avman N. The Radical Resection in the Treatment of Craniopharyngiomas in Children. Ankara Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Mecmuası. 1970;23(2):477-8.